CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $89
  • Cash Discount Price: $18,507
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center is $89. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18,507. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18,507

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$89

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: $18,507 (20815%)
Insurance Median: $89 (100%)
Cash: $18,507 (20815% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $89 (100% 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
Bcn Domestic $3 - $89 3%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $3 - $89 3%
Blue Care Network $3 - $89 3%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $10,284 3%
Blue Distinction Transplant $3 - $89 3%
Blue Shield - Ca $3 - $89 3%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $3 - $89 3%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $3 - $89 3%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $3 - $89 3%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $3 - $89 3%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $3 - $89 3%
Kaiser Domestic $3 - $89 3%
Pre-Employment $3 - $89 3%
Wc Domestic $3 - $89 3%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $9 - $734 10%
Stephenson Cty Health $9 - $822 10%
Iowa Total Care $78 - $9,377 88%
Medicaid / KanCare $79 - $9,506 89%
Aetna $85 - $10,182 96%
Medicare (plans) $85 - $10,598 96%
UnitedHealthcare $86 - $10,386 97%
Amish Hospital Aid $115 - $13,819 129%
Preferred Health Choice $115 129%
Health Choices $117 132%
Oscar $118 - $14,174 133%
Centivo $135 - $16,271 152%
Ambetter / Centene $145 - $17,455 163%
Claimdoc $174 - $20,884 196%
Nova $174 - $20,884 196%
Midlands Choice $186 - $289 209%
Wps $192 216%
The Alliance $194 218%
Geha $195 219%
Mhnet $257 289%
1199 National Benefit Fund $268 301%
Allied Benefit Systems $268 301%
Asr Health Benefits $268 301%
Christian Brother Services $268 301%
Coventry $268 301%
First Health $268 301%
Lucent Health $268 301%
Luminare Health $268 301%
Medical Mutual $268 301%
Meritain $268 301%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $268 301%
Webtpa $268 301%
Auxiant $289 325%
Cigna $289 325%
Medica $289 325%
Midlands $289 325%
Multiplan $289 325%
Unity $289 325%
Crime Victim Assistance $321 361%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals