CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Oakdale Community Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $162
Cash Discount Price: $56
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Oakdale Community Hospital is $162. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $56. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$56

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$162

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$88.91

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $88.91 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $56 (63%)

Insurance Median: $162 (182%)

Cash: $56 (63% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $162 (182% of 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Aetna	$24 - $156	27%
Meritain	$24 - $156	27%
Amfirst	$56	63%
Self Pay	$56	63%
Medicaid / KanCare	$61	69%
UnitedHealthcare	$61	69%
Humana	$68 - $175	76%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$131	147%
Web-Tpa	$139	156%
Cigna	$151 - $157	170%
Ima	$166 - $278	187%
Ppo Plus	$166	187%
Wc Gulf South Risk Srvcs	$250	281%
Wc Martco	$250	281%
Wc Misc	$250	281%
Wc Risk Mgmnt-Baton Rouge	$250	281%
Wc Sedwick Workmans Comp	$250	281%
Wc Us Department Of Labor	$250	281%
American Public Life	$278	313%
American Retirement Life	$278	313%
Apwu	$278	313%
Auto Liability	$278	313%
Bankers Life	$278	313%
Correct Care	$278	313%
Fox Everitt	$278	313%
Mailhandlers Benefit Plan	$278	313%
Medishare	$278	313%
Medplus	$278	313%
Misc Commerical	$278	313%
Phcs	$278	313%
Physicians Mutual	$278	313%
State Farm-La	$278	313%
Triwest	$278	313%
Us Family Health Plan	$278	313%
Usaa	$278	313%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $56.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 71045.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Oakdale Community Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 71045.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.