CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Fairview Bethesda Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $189
Cash Discount Price: $129
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Fairview Bethesda Hospital is $189. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $129. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 45 10Th St W, Saint Paul, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$129

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$189

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: $129 (145%)

Insurance Median: $189 (213%)

Cash: $129 (145% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $189 (213% 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 213% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 113%). 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.

Billing Status

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $190	7%
Health Partners	$6 - $252	7%
Itasca Medical Care	$6 - $88	7%
Medica	$6 - $234	7%
Primewest	$6 - $88	7%
South Country Health Alliance	$6 - $88	7%
Ucare	$6 - $201	7%
Hennepin Health	$7 - $89	8%
Sanford Health Plan	$8 - $190	9%
Security Health Plan	$8 - $242	9%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $184	9%
Wellcare	$8 - $88	9%
America'S Ppo	$134 - $233	151%
First Health	$212 - $265	238%
Multiplan	$219 - $275	246%
Private Healthcare Systems	$219 - $275	246%
Wisconsin Physician Services	$232 - $291	261%

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 $129.
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 Fairview Bethesda Hospital 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.