X-ray, chest (single view)
Facility: Kingman Healthcare Center
Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71045
- Insurance Median: $21
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.24x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid / KanCare | $21 | 24% |
| Healthy Blue | $21 | 24% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 71045 (X-ray, chest, single view) at Kingman Healthcare Center in Kingman, KS, the median negotiated rate paid by insurers is $21.00, which aligns exactly with the lowest and highest rates reported for this service in the local area. This facility, a Critical Access Hospital, does not list a cash median price, but patients should be aware that cash-pay options can sometimes be more affordable than insurance negotiated rates, particularly for those with high-deductible plans where the insurer's allowed amount might exceed the cash price. Since the facility is a voluntary non-profit, it is recommended to contact the hospital directly to inquire about self-pay or prompt-pay discounts, which can significantly reduce the final cost by bypassing administrative fees and claims processing delays.
When evaluating this charge, it is important to compare the rates against the Medicare benchmark rather than the facility's full chargemaster list, as Medicare rates represent a scientifically validated baseline for the true cost of care. The Medicare amount for this procedure is $88.91, which serves as the objective standard for assessing pricing markups; commercial negotiated rates often average between 200% and 300% of this figure, though the $21.00 rate observed here is notably lower than the typical commercial markup. Additionally, while the No Surprises Act protects patients from balance billing for out-of-network services at in-network facilities, patients should always request an itemized bill to ensure no errors or unbundled charges exist, as over 80% of hospital bills contain discrepancies that can be resolved through a formal written audit.