X-ray, chest (single view)
Facility: Kearny County Hospital
Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71045
- Insurance Median: $177
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.99x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Humana | $177 | 199% |
| Wps Gha - Mac J5 Part A | $177 | 199% |
| Community Care Health Plan Of | $177 | 199% |
| Meritain Health | $177 | 199% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $177 | 199% |
| Aetna | $177 | 199% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $177 | 199% |
| Kansas Solutions | $177 | 199% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 71045, representing a chest X-ray, the negotiated rate at Kearny County Hospital in Lakin, Kansas, is $177.00. This amount is consistent across all eight payers listed, including UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and Humana. The facility's negotiated rate is significantly higher than the Medicare benchmark of $88.91, reflecting a markup typical of commercial contracts. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital with government-local ownership, the data does not provide specific county or state average figures for this procedure to compare against.
Patients should be aware that the cash median is not available in this dataset, but it is important to note that cash-pay options can sometimes be cheaper than insurance negotiated rates if a patient has a high deductible plan. Since the negotiated rate of $177.00 exceeds the Medicare amount, patients with high deductibles might save money by paying the full cash price upfront, provided the facility offers a prompt-pay discount. To secure the best possible rate, patients should contact the hospital directly to inquire about self-pay or prompt-pay discounts before scheduling, as these fees are often waived when payment is made in full within a short window.