CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Richardson Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $64
Cash Discount Price: $60
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.72x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Richardson Medical Center is $64. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $60. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 254 Highway 3048, Rayville, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$60

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$64

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: $60 (67%)

Insurance Median: $64 (72%)

Cash: $60 (67% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $64 (72% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Amerihealth_Plan	$32	36%
La_Healthcare_Connections_Plan	$32	36%
Medicaid / KanCare	$32	36%
Uhc_Plan	$32	36%
Cigna	$44	49%
Coventry_Aso_Plan	$60	67%
Humana	$60 - $81	67%
Ppo_Plus_Plan	$60	67%
Aetna	$64	72%
Gilsbar_Ppo_Plan	$64	72%
Multiplan_Plan	$64	72%
Ppo_Plus_Employees_Plan	$64	72%
Verity_Plan	$64	72%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$75 - $87	84%
Medicare (plans)	$87	98%
Peoples_Health_Network_Plan	$87	98%
Vantage_Plan	$87	98%
Vantage_Metal_Plan	$130	146%

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 $60.
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 Richardson Medical Center 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.