CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $387
Cash Discount Price: $170
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers is $387. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $170. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 W High St, Morris, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$170

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$387

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: $170 (191%)

Insurance Median: $387 (435%)

Cash: $170 (191% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $387 (435% 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 435% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 335%). 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.

Billing Status

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
Choicecare Hum Mcr Ppo	$93	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$93 - $544	105%
Aetna	$95 - $434	107%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$96	108%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$305 - $339	343%
Cigna	$312 - $530	351%
Caterpillar - All Plans	$318	358%
Capp Care Ppo-Oth	$339	381%
Ambetter / Centene	$495	557%
Choicecare Hum Othr - All Other Plans	$566	637%
Multiplan - All Other Plans	$566	637%
Multiplan Prime Ntwrk	$566	637%
Health Alliance - All Other Plans	$601	676%
Hfn All Plans - All Plans	$601	676%

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 $170.
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 Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers 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.