X-ray, chest (single view)
Facility: Satanta District Hospital, Clinics, & Ltcu
Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71045
- Insurance Median: $153
- Cash Discount Price: $191
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.72x 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
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Benefit-All Plans | $51 | 57% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $61 - $212 | 69% |
| Berkley Net-All Plans | $85 | 96% |
| Trustmark Health Benefits-All Plans | $93 | 105% |
| Aetna | $93 - $144 | 105% |
| Meritain Health-All Plans | $95 | 107% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $102 | 115% |
| Axa Equitable - All Plans | $117 | 132% |
| Pinnacol-All Plans | $119 | 134% |
| Medi-Share-All Plans | $121 | 136% |
| Presbyterian-All Plans | $129 | 145% |
| Kasb Work Comp - All Plans | $136 | 153% |
| The Kempton Group Admin-All Plans | $146 | 164% |
| Auxiant - All Plans | $148 | 166% |
| Gpha(Wppa)-All Other Plans | $148 | 166% |
| Wppa- All Plans | $151 | 170% |
| Emc-All Plans | $153 | 172% |
| Sisco-All Plans | $153 | 172% |
| Providers Care Network- All Plans | $153 | 172% |
| Gpha Employee Benefit Plan | $155 | 174% |
| Employee Benefit-All Plans | $159 | 179% |
| Regional Care(Wppa)-All Plans | $159 | 179% |
| First Health -All Plans | $161 | 181% |
| Triangle-All Plans | $161 | 181% |
| One Call Physician-All Plans | $163 | 183% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $167 | 188% |
| Christian Hospital Aid - All Plans | $170 | 191% |
| Tricare | $170 | 191% |
| Humana | $182 | 205% |
| Cigna | $187 | 210% |
| Luminare Health- All Plans | $187 | 210% |
| Deseret Mutual(Uhis)-All Plans | $191 | 215% |
| Coresource-All Plans | $191 | 215% |
| Vaccn-All Plans | $195 | 219% |
| Hma Llc-All Plans | $201 | 226% |
| Wps Vapc-All Plans | $201 | 226% |
| Reserve National-All Plans | $201 | 226% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $212 | 238% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this chest X-ray service, the facility's cash price of $191.00 is notably higher than the state average of $153.00, though it remains below the gross charge of $212.00. While the Medicare benchmark of $88.91 serves as the objective baseline for fair pricing, commercial negotiated rates vary significantly across payers, ranging from $51.00 for Direct Benefit-All Plans up to $212.00 for Medicaid/KanCare. Patients should be aware that while insurance contracts often cap charges at negotiated rates, these amounts can still exceed the cash price; therefore, self-pay or prompt-pay discounts may result in lower out-of-pocket costs if your deductible has not yet been met.
To ensure you receive the most accurate pricing, it is essential to request an itemized bill before scheduling, as summary invoices can obscure individual line items and potential errors. Although the No Surprises Act protects patients from balance billing for out-of-network services at in-network facilities, unexpected charges can still arise from ancillary providers. Given that the facility is a Critical Access Hospital in Satanta, KS, and operates under a government district authority, you should verify your specific plan's allowed amount and ask explicitly about self-pay reductions prior to your visit to avoid unexpected financial burdens.