CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $218
Cash Discount Price: $437
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is $218. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $437. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$437

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$218

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: $437 (492%)

Insurance Median: $218 (245%)

Cash: $437 (492% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $218 (245% 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 245% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 145%). 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

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $415	8%
Molina	$7 - $13	8%
Interwest Health	$125 - $393	141%
Select Health	$132	148%
Select Health Ichn Brightpath	$132 - $148	148%
Select Health Idaho (Eirmc Only)	$139	156%
Aetna	$172 - $213	193%
Doug Andrus Distributing	$175	197%
United	$182 - $252	205%
Pacificsource Health	$183 - $234	206%
University Of Utah	$183	206%
Regence	$186	209%
Mountain Health Co-Op	$218 - $327	245%
Cigna	$240	270%
First Choice Health Of Washington	$262	295%
Moda	$272	306%
Dmba	$281	316%
Prime Health	$327 - $371	368%
Geha Ppo Usa	$349	393%
Humana	$367	413%
Multiplan	$367 - $393	413%
First Choice Of The Midwest	$393	442%
St. John'S Health Network	$393	442%
Coventry First Health	$397	447%
Shashone-Bannock Tribal Health	$437	492%

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 $437.
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 Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center 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.