CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Jeff Davis Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $71
Cash Discount Price: $33
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Jeff Davis Hospital is $71. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $33. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 163 South Tallahassee Street, Hazlehurst, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$33

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$71

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: $33 (37%)

Insurance Median: $71 (80%)

Cash: $33 (37% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $71 (80% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$18 - $51	20%
Humana	$19 - $81	21%
Peach_State	$19	21%
Wellcare	$19	21%
Medicare (plans)	$29 - $30	33%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $71	34%
Care_Improvement_Plus	$30	34%
Pen_Network	$36	40%
Coventry_Hmo	$66	74%
Coventry_Pos	$66	74%
Uhc_Hmo	$71	80%
Uhc_Indemnity	$71	80%
Uhc_Ppo	$71	80%
Coventry_Ppo	$73	82%
Beech_Street	$76	85%
Care_Source	$76	85%
Cigna	$76	85%
One_Health_Ppo	$76	85%
Choicecare	$80 - $81	90%
Community_Care_Network	$80 - $81	90%
Georgia_Hospital_Network	$80 - $81	90%
Industry_Buying_Group	$80 - $81	90%
Novanet	$80 - $81	90%
Principal_Health_Care_Of_Georgia	$80 - $81	90%
Three_Rivers_Provider_Network	$80 - $81	90%
Usa_Managed_Care	$80 - $81	90%
Memorial_Health_Partners	$85 - $86	96%
Tricare	$88	99%
Multiplan	$90	101%

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 $33.
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 Jeff Davis 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.