CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Medstar Union Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $148
  • Cash Discount Price: $145
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital is $148. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $145. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 East University Parkway, Baltimore, MD.
Cash / Self-Pay
$145

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$148

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: $145 (163%)
Insurance Median: $148 (166%)
Cash: $145 (163% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $148 (166% 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.

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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 $148 166%
Amerigroup $148 166%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia $148 166%
Carefirst Advantage Inc $148 166%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc $148 166%
Cigna $148 166%
First Health $148 166%
Hscsn $148 166%
Humana $148 166%
Kaiser Permanente $148 166%
Magellan Behavioral Health Inc $148 166%
Mamsi $148 166%
Medstar Family Choice $148 166%
Medstar Family Choice Inc $148 166%
Ncppo Healthlink Ppo $148 166%
Pfc $148 166%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs) $148 166%
Tricare $148 166%
United Behavioral Health Inc $148 166%
UnitedHealthcare $148 166%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 201 East University Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21218
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals