CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Norton Scott Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $127
Cash Discount Price: $45
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Norton Scott Hospital is $127. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $45. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1451 N Gardner St, Scottsburg, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$45

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$127

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: $45 (51%)

Insurance Median: $127 (143%)

Cash: $45 (51% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $127 (143% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$50 - $133	56%
UnitedHealthcare	$53 - $135	60%
Managed Health Services (Mhs)	$54 - $62	61%
Managed Health Services (Mhs) Healthy Indiana Plan (Hip)	$54	61%
Mdwise Healthy Indiana Plan (Hip)	$54	61%
Communicare Advantage	$56	63%
Caresource Indiana Healthy Indiana Plan (Hip)	$62	70%
Managed Health Services (Mhs) Hoosier Care Connect	$62	70%
Caresource Indiana Hoosier Healthwise (Hhw)	$63	71%
Mdwise Hoosier Healthwise (Hhw)	$65	73%
Caresource Indiana Just4Me	$81	91%
Molina Healthcare	$91 - $93	102%
Aetna	$142	160%
Multiplan	$181 - $192	204%
Cigna	$192	216%
Encore Health Network	$192	216%
Prime Health	$192	216%
Ppom	$199	224%
Intercommunity Health Network (Ihn)	$203	228%

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 $45.
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 Norton Scott 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.