CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $96
Cash Discount Price: $42
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc is $96. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $42. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1104 E Grace St, Rensselaer, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$42

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$96

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: $42 (47%)

Insurance Median: $96 (108%)

Cash: $42 (47% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $96 (108% 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
Medicare (plans)	$20 - $39	22%
Workers Comp [1172]	$39 - $78	44%
Commercial [2001]	$48 - $391	54%
Managed Care [2000]	$48 - $391	54%
United Medical Resources [1158]	$48 - $96	54%
United Medical Resources [1301]	$48 - $96	54%
UnitedHealthcare	$48 - $96	54%
Aetna	$54 - $107	61%
Cigna	$61 - $122	69%
Great West Insurance [1055]	$61 - $122	69%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$189 - $223	213%
Unicare [1150]	$211	237%
Mdwise [1175]	$242	272%
Medicaid / KanCare	$242 - $291	272%
Managed Health Services [1302]	$250	281%

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 $42.
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 Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc 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.