X-ray, chest (single view)
Facility: Liberty Hospital
Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71045
- Insurance Median: $93
- Cash Discount Price: $117
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $9 - $396 | 10% |
| Aetna | $23 - $81 | 26% |
| Cigna | $81 | 91% |
| Medicare (plans) | $81 - $89 | 91% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $81 - $133 | 91% |
| Humana | $82 | 92% |
| Healthy Blue | $87 | 98% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $102 | 115% |
| Home State Health | $118 | 133% |
| Fox Everett | $243 - $249 | 273% |
| Phcs | $304 - $311 | 342% |
| Multiplan | $336 - $344 | 378% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
Liberty Hospital, a voluntary non-profit acute care facility located at 2525 Glenn Hendren Dr in Liberty, Missouri, provides the following pricing details for the X-ray, chest (single view) procedure. The cash median rate is $117, while the median negotiated rate across 12 payers is $93. This specific procedure carries a gross charge of $410 and a Medicare amount of $88.91. The data reflects a vintage of 2026-06 and includes pricing information from major carriers such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and UnitedHealthcare, with negotiated rates ranging from $9 to $344 depending on the specific plan.
For patients with high-deductible plans, paying the cash rate of $117 may be more cost-effective than relying on insurance, as some commercial negotiated rates exceed the cash price. It is important to note that the median paid amount is not available in the current dataset. Consumers should verify their specific coverage with Liberty Hospital before scheduling, as prompt-pay discounts or self-pay options could further reduce the final cost. While the facility operates under a 2-star rating, the primary focus for billing transparency remains the comparison between the cash rate, the Medicare benchmark of $88.91, and the varying negotiated amounts offered by different insurance networks.