CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Dequincy Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $101
Cash Discount Price: $106
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Dequincy Memorial Hospital is $101. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $106. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 110 West 4Th Street, Dequincy, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$106

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$101

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: $106 (119%)

Insurance Median: $101 (114%)

Cash: $106 (119% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $101 (114% 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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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
Cigna	$8 - $152	9%
Aetna	$9 - $101	10%
Humana	$24 - $111	27%
Allegiance Hospice	$64	72%
Ambetter / Centene	$64	72%
Blue Advantage	$64	72%
Mcr Lagniappe	$64	72%
Medicare (plans)	$64	72%
Mutual Of Omaha	$64	72%
Peoples Health	$64	72%
Pro Care Advantage	$64	72%
Tricare	$64	72%
UnitedHealthcare	$64 - $101	72%
Vaccn	$64	72%
Wellcare	$64	72%
Mc Vantage Health Plan	$91 - $99	102%
Gulf South Risk Service	$93	105%
Amerihealth Caritas La	$101	114%
Correct Care	$101	114%
Healthy Blue	$101	114%
Louisiana Health Connect	$101	114%
Medicaid / KanCare	$101 - $152	114%
Self Pay	$106	119%
Work Comp	$137	154%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$141 - $145	159%
Aarp Healthcare	$152	171%
Allegiance Home Health Sw	$152	171%
American Health Adv	$152	171%
Amfirst	$152	171%
Attorney	$152	171%
Bankers Life	$152	171%
Care Center Of Dequincy	$152	171%
Commerical	$152	171%
Harbor Hospice	$152	171%
High Hope Care Center	$152	171%
Medi-Share	$152	171%
Ppo Plus Lc	$152	171%
Rural Health Carriers	$152	171%
Tri Parish Rehab	$152	171%
United Teachers Assoc	$152	171%

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 $106.
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 Dequincy Memorial 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.