CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $111
  • Cash Discount Price: $109
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital is $111. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $109. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5601 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, MD.
Cash / Self-Pay
$109

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$111

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: $109 (123%)
Insurance Median: $111 (125%)
Cash: $109 (123% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $111 (125% 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 $111 125%
Amerigroup $111 125%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia $111 125%
Carefirst Advantage Inc $111 125%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc $111 125%
Cigna $111 125%
First Health $111 125%
Hscsn $111 125%
Humana $111 125%
Kaiser Permanente $111 125%
Magellan Behavioral Health Inc $111 125%
Mamsi $111 125%
Medstar Family Choice $111 125%
Medstar Family Choice Inc $111 125%
Ncppo Healthlink Ppo $111 125%
Pfc $111 125%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs) $111 125%
Tricare $111 125%
United Behavioral Health Inc $111 125%
UnitedHealthcare $111 125%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5601 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21239
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals