X-ray, chest (single view)
Facility: Ellinwood District Hospital
Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71045
- Insurance Median: $57
- Cash Discount Price: $70
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.64x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $57 | 64% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $57 | 64% |
| Humana | $57 | 64% |
| Aetna | $57 | 64% |
| Cigna | $57 | 64% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 71045, representing a chest X-ray, Ellinwood District Hospital in Kansas has a negotiated rate of $57.00 across five major payers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Aetna, and Cigna. This negotiated amount is identical to the facility's cash median price of $70.00 and the median negotiated rate of $57.00, indicating that patients with high-deductible plans may find paying cash upfront to be the most cost-effective option, as the insurance negotiated rate does not exceed the cash price. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital owned by a Government Hospital District, the specific facility rating is not available in this report.
When evaluating the cost relative to federal standards, the facility's gross charge of $82.00 is 60% of the Medicare amount of $88.91, suggesting a pricing structure that aligns closely with the government's cost-based benchmarks. The data provided does not include specific state or county average comparisons for this procedure, so the $57.00 negotiated rate should be viewed as the primary benchmark for in-network coverage. Patients are encouraged to verify their specific plan details and ask the hospital directly about any "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts that could further reduce the final bill before scheduling the service.