CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Ochsner Rush Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $43
Cash Discount Price: $45
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Ochsner Rush Hospital is $43. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $45. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1314 19Th Ave, Meridian, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$45

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$43

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: $45 (51%)

Insurance Median: $43 (48%)

Cash: $45 (51% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $43 (48% 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
Cor Vel	$16 - $43	18%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$16 - $42	18%
Humana	$18 - $81	20%
Cigna	$22 - $131	25%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$22 - $81	25%
Medicaid / KanCare	$22 - $71	25%
Medicare (plans)	$22 - $93	25%
UnitedHealthcare	$22 - $84	25%
Shared Health Mississippi	$23 - $85	26%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$26 - $189	29%
Ambetter / Centene	$31 - $113	35%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33 - $164	37%
Select Administrative Services Network	$33 - $165	37%
Aetna	$34 - $154	38%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$35 - $177	39%
Zelis	$40 - $133	45%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$43 - $226	48%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$43 - $226	48%

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 $45.
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 Ochsner Rush Hospital 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.