X-ray, chest (single view)
Facility: Greenwood County Hospital
Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71045
- Insurance Median: $120
- Cash Discount Price: $113
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.35x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Triwest - All Plans | $50 | 56% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $59 - $118 | 66% |
| Tricare | $59 | 66% |
| Choicecare Mcr Adv - All Plans | $59 | 66% |
| Integrated Health Plan - All Plans | $106 | 119% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $116 - $122 | 130% |
| Beech Street - All Plans | $120 | 135% |
| First Health Ccn Network | $120 | 135% |
| First Health - All Other Plans | $120 | 135% |
| Preferred Hs (Coventry) - All Plans | $127 | 143% |
| Principal Health Care Inc - All Plans | $134 | 151% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $141 | 159% |
| Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans | $141 | 159% |
| Providrs Care/Wppa - All Plans | $212 | 238% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 71045 (X-ray, chest, single view), Greenwood County Hospital lists a gross charge of $141.00, with a cash median price of $113.00 and a median negotiated rate of $120.00. This cash price is notably lower than the facility's gross charge, and patients with high-deductible plans may find paying out-of-pocket directly cheaper than relying on insurance, which often results in higher allowed amounts due to administrative overhead. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital in Eureka, KS, the data does not provide specific county or state average figures for comparison, so patients should focus on the direct difference between the cash price and their specific insurance allowed amount to determine the most cost-effective payment method.
The Medicare benchmark for this service is $88.91, which serves as a reliable baseline for evaluating pricing fairness, as commercial negotiated rates often exceed this federal rate due to contract dynamics and administrative costs. Although the facility is owned by the local government, the data does not include a facility rating or specific state average metrics to compare against. To avoid unexpected costs, patients should verify their deductible status before scheduling, as paying the full negotiated rate may be required if the deductible has not been met. Additionally, patients should explicitly ask the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before check-in, as these upfront fee reductions can significantly lower the final bill compared to standard insurance processing.