CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Sanford Westbrook Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $328
Cash Discount Price: $314
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Sanford Westbrook Medical Center is $328. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $314. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 920 Bell Avenue Po Box 188, Westbrook, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$314

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$328

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: $314 (353%)

Insurance Median: $328 (369%)

Cash: $314 (353% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $328 (369% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 369% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 269%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Ucare	$92 - $345	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$95 - $364	107%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$168	189%
Wellmark Sd	$180	202%
Aetna	$182 - $342	205%
Health Partners	$182 - $314	205%
Medicare (plans)	$182	205%
UnitedHealthcare	$182 - $328	205%
Primewest	$186 - $199	209%
Security Health Plan	$216	243%
Sanford Health Plan	$310 - $365	349%
Medica	$345 - $372	388%
Cigna	$354	398%
First Choice Health Network	$354	398%
Healthez	$354	398%
Multiplan	$354	398%

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 $314.
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 Sanford Westbrook 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.