CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Memorial Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $362
Cash Discount Price: $604
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Memorial Medical Center is $362. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $604. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 N First St, Springfield, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$604

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$362

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: $604 (679%)

Insurance Median: $362 (407%)

Cash: $604 (679% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $362 (407% 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 407% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 307%). 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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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$24 - $604	27%
Veterans Administration	$66	74%
Medicaid / KanCare	$70	79%
Molina	$72	81%
Aetna	$92 - $459	103%
Health Alliance	$92 - $393	103%
Medicare (plans)	$92 - $604	103%
Tricare	$92	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$92 - $374	103%
Humana	$96 - $362	108%
Current Health Network Ppo	$272	306%
Healthlink	$302 - $381	340%
Commercial Workers Compensation	$305	343%
Cigna	$317	357%
Illinois Workers Compensation	$321	361%
Phcs/Multiplan	$326 - $362	367%
6 Degrees Health	$362	407%
Hopetrust	$362	407%
Hst	$362	407%
Magellan	$362	407%
Consociate	$393	442%
Hfn	$393	442%
Preferred Plan	$453	510%
Soi Mcfarland	$453	510%
Soi Rushville	$453	510%
Corvel	$483	543%
Methodist First Choice	$483	543%
Mutual Medical Plans	$513	577%
Liability	$604	679%

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 $604.
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 Memorial 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.