CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $268
Cash Discount Price: $1,270
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Research Medical Center is $268. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,270. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,270

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$268

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: $1,270 (1428%)

Insurance Median: $268 (301%)

Cash: $1,270 (1428% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $268 (301% 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 301% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 201%). 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

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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
Multiplan	$14 - $940	16%
Corvel Corporation	$16 - $825	18%
Oha Network	$17 - $635	19%
Aetna	$18 - $648	20%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$25 - $495	28%
United	$49 - $571	55%
Healthyblue	$50	56%
Medicaid / KanCare	$50	56%
Amerigroup	$51	57%
Unicare	$51	57%
Home State Health Plan	$59	66%
Cigna	$101 - $635	114%
Ambetter / Centene	$236	265%
Nhc Advantage	$241	271%
Wppa Providrs Care Network	$254	286%
Humana	$268 - $825	301%
Universal Healthcare	$444	499%
Coventry	$511	575%
Coventry Kc Mo	$521	586%
College Park Family Care Center	$546	614%
Emerging Therapy Solutions	$610 - $635	686%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc	$952	1071%
Triwest Health Alliance	$952	1071%
Cco, Inc.	$1,016	1143%
Evernorth Behavioral Health	$1,016	1143%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,130 - $1,270	1271%

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 $1,270.
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 Research 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.