CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Piedmont Henry Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $72
Cash Discount Price: $124
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Piedmont Henry Hospital is $72. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $124. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1133 Eagle's Landing Parkway, Stockbridge, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$124

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$72

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$88.91

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $88.91 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $124 (139%)

Insurance Median: $72 (81%)

Cash: $124 (139% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $72 (81% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $88.91 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Cigna	$27 - $38	30%
Alliant Health Plans Of Georgia [10952]	$31	35%
Medicaid / KanCare	$35 - $37	39%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$56	63%
Aetna	$72	81%
UnitedHealthcare	$216	243%
First Health [10303]	$289	325%
Phcs [10601]	$289	325%
Kaiser [10500]	$305	343%
Novanet [10819]	$310	349%
Beechstreet [10800]	$351	395%
Multiplan [10600]	$351	395%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $124.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 71045.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Piedmont Henry Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 71045.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.