CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Henry County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $93
Cash Discount Price: $160
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Henry County Memorial Hospital is $93. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $160. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 N 16Th St, New Castle, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$160

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$93

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: $160 (180%)

Insurance Median: $93 (105%)

Cash: $160 (180% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $93 (105% 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.

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
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $326	8%
Aetna	$8 - $340	9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $306	9%
Caresource Hip	$8 - $93	9%
Caresource Mcr Adv	$8 - $95	9%
Humana	$8 - $352	9%
Caresource Marketplace-All Other Plans	$11 - $177	12%
Caresource Just4Me	$12 - $233	13%
Encore Workers Comp-All Plans	$14 - $380	16%
Caresource Mcaid	$24 - $64	27%
Cigna	$34 - $272	38%
Health Alliance-All Plans	$58 - $340	65%
Workers Comp - All Plans	$62 - $360	70%

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 $160.
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 Henry County Memorial Hospital 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.