CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Lee's Summit Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $343
Cash Discount Price: $1,842
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Lee's Summit Medical Center is $343. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,842. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2100 Se Blue Parkway, Lees Summit, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,842

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$343

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: $1,842 (2072%)

Insurance Median: $343 (386%)

Cash: $1,842 (2072% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $343 (386% 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 386% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 286%). 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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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 - $1,363	16%
Corvel Corporation	$16 - $1,197	18%
Oha Network	$17 - $921	19%
Aetna	$18 - $939	20%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$25 - $792	28%
United	$49 - $829	55%
Healthyblue	$50	56%
Medicaid / KanCare	$50	56%
Amerigroup	$51	57%
Home State Health Plan	$51	57%
Unicare	$51	57%
Cigna	$101 - $1,473	114%
Ambetter / Centene	$343	386%
Nhc Advantage	$350	394%
Wppa Providrs Care Network	$368	414%
Humana	$389 - $488	438%
Universal Healthcare	$645	725%
Coventry	$740	832%
Coventry Kc Mo	$755	849%
College Park Family Care Center	$792	891%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc	$1,381	1553%
Cco, Inc.	$1,566	1761%

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 $1,842.
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 Lee's Summit 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.