CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $176
  • Cash Discount Price: $327
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down is $176. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $327. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 E Market Street, Iowa City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$327

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$176

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: $327 (368%)
Insurance Median: $176 (198%)
Cash: $327 (368% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $176 (198% 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.

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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
Immergrun $10 - $117 11%
Aetna $23 - $280 26%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $23 - $224 26%
Iowa Total Care $23 - $187 26%
Medical Associates $23 - $318 26%
Molina Healthcare $23 - $187 26%
UnitedHealthcare $23 - $265 26%
Healthpartners $24 - $397 27%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup) $24 - $87 27%
Oscar Health $26 - $294 29%
Great River Health Systems $29 - $327 33%
Quad City Community Healthcare $31 - $350 35%
Sedgwick $33 - $374 37%
Global Excel $35 - $397 39%
Sanford Health Plan $35 - $397 39%
Employee Benefit Systems $36 - $420 40%
Sisco $36 - $411 40%
Healthsmart $37 - $420 42%
Hfn $38 - $430 43%
Multiplan $38 - $430 43%
Aplos Health Plan $53 - $374 60%
Midlands Choice $62 - $304 70%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 500 E Market Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals