CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Wabash General Hospital 1

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $257
Cash Discount Price: $332
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Wabash General Hospital 1 is $257. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $332. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1418 College Drive, Mount Carmel, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$332

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$257

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: $332 (373%)

Insurance Median: $257 (289%)

Cash: $332 (373% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $257 (289% 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 289% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 189%). 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	$95 - $297	107%
UnitedHealthcare	$100 - $273	112%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv - All Plans	$102 - $108	115%
Aetna	$136 - $290	153%
Meridian Mcaid - All Plans	$136	153%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$136	153%
Healthlink Hmo	$225 - $239	253%
Cigna	$241 - $256	271%
Encore Combined Ip/Op Only	$241 - $256	271%
Hope Trust - All Plans	$241 - $256	271%
Healthlink Ppo - All Other Plans	$257 - $273	289%
Phcs - All Plans	$257 - $273	289%
Health Smart - All Plans	$273 - $290	307%
Hfn - All Plans	$273 - $290	307%
Multiplan - All Plans	$273 - $290	307%
Siho Network - All Plans	$273 - $290	307%
Encore Health Network Ip/Op Only - All Other Plans	$290 - $307	326%

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 $332.
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 Wabash General Hospital 1 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.