CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Sanford Behavioral Health Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $245
Cash Discount Price: $297
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Sanford Behavioral Health Center is $245. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $297. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 120 Labree Avenue South, Thief River Falls, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$297

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$245

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: $297 (334%)

Insurance Median: $245 (276%)

Cash: $297 (334% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $245 (276% 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 276% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 176%). 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
Primewest	$92 - $156	103%
Ucare	$92 - $326	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$127 - $256	143%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$141	159%
Aetna	$153 - $322	172%
Health Partners	$153 - $301	172%
Medicare (plans)	$153	172%
UnitedHealthcare	$153 - $310	172%
Sanford Health Plan	$199 - $234	224%
Security Health Plan	$204	229%
Medica	$326 - $351	367%
Cigna	$334	376%
First Choice Health Network	$334	376%
Healthez	$334	376%
Multiplan	$334	376%

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 $297.
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 Behavioral Health 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.