X-ray, chest (single view)
Facility: Labette Health
Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71045
- Insurance Median: $50
- Cash Discount Price: $117
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.56x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Uhccp | $7 - $42 | 8% |
| Aetna | $22 | 25% |
| Kansas Superior Select | $24 - $84 | 27% |
| Montgomery County | $25 - $149 | 28% |
| Multiplan | $49 - $235 | 55% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $49 - $81 | 55% |
| Healthy Blue | $50 | 56% |
| Wellcare | $81 | 91% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $81 - $240 | 91% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $81 - $124 | 91% |
| Humana | $81 | 91% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $94 | 106% |
| Choicecare (First Health Network) | $249 | 280% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas, Inc | $249 | 280% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 71045, representing a chest X-ray at Labette Health in Parsons, KS, the facility's cash median rate is $117.00. This cash price is notably lower than the gross charge of $168.00 and sits below the negotiated rates paid by most major payers, which range from $7 to $240 depending on the insurance plan. While the facility is in-network for many insurers, including Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, patients should be aware that insurance negotiated rates often exceed cash prices due to administrative costs and contract structures. For individuals with high-deductible plans, paying the cash rate of $117.00 upfront may result in immediate savings compared to the higher amounts their insurance would allow, provided they have not yet met their deductible.
To maximize financial savings, patients should proactively request "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling their appointment, as these upfront payment incentives can reduce the final bill by 20% to 50%. It is also important to verify that no balance billing will occur, as federal protections under the No Surprises Act generally prevent unexpected charges for out-of-network services at in-network facilities, though patients should still review their itemized bill for any unbundled codes or services not rendered. When evaluating the cost against the broader market, the facility's cash rate is competitive, though the wide variance in negotiated rates across different payers—such as the $249 maximum for some Kansas Superior Select plans—highlights the importance of checking specific plan details rather than relying on general network status alone.