CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Essentia Health Deer River

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $168
  • Cash Discount Price: $226
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Essentia Health Deer River is $168. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $226. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 115 10Th Avenue Northeast, Deer River, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$226

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$168

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: $226 (254%)
Insurance Median: $168 (189%)
Cash: $226 (254% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $168 (189% 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
Itasca Med Care $88 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $117 - $214 132%
Blue Plus Pmap Pcc Prime $117 - $168 132%
Healthpartners Care Pmap $123 138%
Advocare/Security Health $132 148%
Freedom Blue Ppo $132 148%
Healthpartners Care Msho / Mcr Adv $132 148%
Imcare Msho Pcc Prime $132 148%
Imcare Msho Ref Req $132 148%
Medica Advantage Solutions $132 148%
Medica Msho/Dual Solutions $132 148%
Medica Prime Solution Group $132 148%
Medicare (plans) $132 148%
Healthpartners $207 - $244 233%
America'S Ppo $237 267%
Cigna $239 - $244 269%
Healthpartners Pcc Prime $239 - $244 269%
Aetna $260 292%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 115 10Th Avenue Northeast, Deer River, MN 56636
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals