CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Lakewood Health System

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $72
Cash Discount Price: $63
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Lakewood Health System is $72. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $63. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 49725 County Road 83, Staples, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$63

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$72

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: $63 (71%)

Insurance Median: $72 (81%)

Cash: $63 (71% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $72 (81% 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
Ucare Msho/Special Needs	$6 - $75	7%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $134	9%
Humana	$8 - $74	9%
Ucare Mcr Adv	$8 - $75	9%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $162	9%
Medica Msho/Mcr Adv	$9 - $73	10%
Health Partners - All Plans	$13 - $171	15%
Ucare Individual/Family - All Other Plans	$13 - $84	15%
Medica Choice Care	$15 - $89	17%
Medica Choice/Focus/Ifb/Mhps - All Other Plans	$15 - $163	17%
Preferred One Hmo	$17 - $173	19%
Preferred One Ppo - All Other Plans	$18 - $173	20%

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 $63.
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 Lakewood Health System 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.