CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Parkland Health Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $153
Cash Discount Price: $142
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.72x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Parkland Health Center is $153. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $142. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1101 W Liberty, Farmington, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$142

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$153

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: $142 (160%)

Insurance Median: $153 (172%)

Cash: $142 (160% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $153 (172% 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
Consociate [478]	$30	34%
Sarah Bush Lincoln [636]	$30	34%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$31 - $205	35%
Cigna	$55 - $189	62%
Aetna	$93 - $177	105%
Essence Healthcare [221]	$93	105%
Humana	$93 - $157	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$93 - $449	105%
Cox Health [757]	$98	110%
Devoted Health Plan [847]	$98	110%
Medica [662]	$98	110%
Healthlink [225]	$114 - $178	128%
Cox Health Systems Insurance Company [220]	$130 - $153	146%
Health Alliance [224]	$130	146%
Allied Benefits [498]	$137 - $175	154%
Hope Trust [806]	$137	154%
Coresource [497]	$142	160%
Fmh Benefit Service Inc [222]	$142	160%
Mail Handlers [495]	$142	160%
Healthscope Benefits [258]	$153 - $449	172%
Med-Pay [480]	$153 - $177	172%
Unicare [568]	$153 - $178	172%
Apwu Health Plan [216]	$162	182%
Nalc Health Benefit Plan [242]	$162	182%
Priority Health [648]	$162	182%
First Health Commercial [734]	$175	197%
Beechstreet [551]	$177	199%
Detego Health [868]	$177	199%
Health Systems Inc [620]	$177	199%
Healthcare Sol Mercy [609]	$177	199%
Multiplan Commercial [737]	$177	199%
Multiplan [240]	$177	199%
Phcs [244]	$177 - $189	199%
Preferred Health Professionals [561]	$178	200%
Hfn [563]	$189	213%
Medica [661]	$189	213%

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 $142.
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 Parkland 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.