CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Columbus Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $98
  • Cash Discount Price: $92
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Columbus Regional Hospital is $98. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $92. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 E 17Th St, Columbus, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$92

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$98

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: $92 (103%)
Insurance Median: $98 (110%)
Cash: $92 (103% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $98 (110% 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.

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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
Aetna $92 - $98 103%
Ambetter / Centene $92 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $92 - $242 103%
Caresource Commercial $92 103%
Humana $92 - $95 103%
Medicare (plans) $92 103%
Siho $92 103%
UnitedHealthcare $92 - $98 103%
Cigna $97 109%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $98 110%
Encore $99 111%
Phcs Multiplan $113 127%
Managed Health Services $242 272%
Mdwise $242 272%
Medicaid / KanCare $242 272%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2400 E 17Th St, Columbus, IN 47201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals