X-ray, chest (single view)
Facility: Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center
Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71045
- Insurance Median: $81
- Cash Discount Price: $155
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $78 - $80 | 88% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $80 - $94 | 90% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $81 - $156 | 91% |
| Cigna | $156 | 175% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 71045 (X-ray, chest, single view) at Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center in Wichita, KS, the cash median price is $155.00, which is nearly identical to the facility's gross charge of $156.00. This cash rate is significantly higher than the state average for this service, as indicated by the Medicare benchmark of $88.91 and the negotiated rate of $81.00. While commercial payers like Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield have negotiated rates ranging from $78 to $94, these amounts often exceed the cash price. Patients with high-deductible plans may find it financially advantageous to pay the $155.00 cash median directly, as this avoids the administrative costs and potential higher negotiated rates that insurance companies charge. It is important to verify with the hospital whether "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts are available, as paying upfront can sometimes bypass the standard insurance billing cycle to secure a lower total cost.
Although the facility is an Acute Care Hospital in a Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership structure, the pricing data does not include a specific county average for comparison. The facility's pricing is subject to the principles of balance billing and negotiated rates, where out-of-network care could theoretically result in charges far exceeding the allowed amounts, though the No Surprises Act provides protections for emergency services at in-network facilities. Consumers should be aware that summary bills often obscure individual line items, and requesting a full itemized audit is a critical step to identify errors or unbundled codes that could inflate the final bill. By comparing the facility's rates directly to the Medicare benchmark