CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Athur M Blank Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $241
Cash Discount Price: $352
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Athur M Blank Hospital is $241. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $352. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2220 North Druid Hills Road Ne, Atlanta, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$352

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$241

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: $352 (396%)

Insurance Median: $241 (271%)

Cash: $352 (396% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $241 (271% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 271% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 171%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Peachstate [43]	$150	169%
Caresource [61]	$155	174%
Amerigroup [102]	$162	182%
Cigna	$233	262%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$234 - $344	263%
United [5]	$234	263%
Ambetter / Centene	$236	265%
Oscar [228]	$236	265%
Aetna	$237	267%
Caresource Marketplace Bronze/Silver/Gold [60]	$239	269%
Kaiser [6]	$240	270%
Sidecar Health [236]	$243	273%
Direct Employer Agreements [72]	$246 - $299	277%
Coventry [9]	$247	278%
First Health [74]	$264	297%
Northeast Georgia Heatlh System [808]	$264	297%
Veracity Benefits [809]	$264	297%
Phcs [93]	$299	336%
Secure Health [340]	$299	336%
Beech Street [71]	$317	357%
Multiplan [92]	$345	388%
Novanet [41]	$352	396%

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 $352.
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 Athur M Blank 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.