CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Merit Health Natchez

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $84
  • Cash Discount Price: $315
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Merit Health Natchez is $84. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $315. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 52 Sergeant Prentiss Drive, Natchez, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$315

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$84

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: $315 (354%)
Insurance Median: $84 (94%)
Cash: $315 (354% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $84 (94% 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.

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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
Prime Health Wc $31 35%
Work Comp $32 36%
Medpartners $52 58%
Medicaid / KanCare $67 - $160 75%
UnitedHealthcare $67 - $160 75%
Caresource Truecare $68 76%
Molina Chip $72 81%
First Choice $73 - $734 82%
Medicare (plans) $73 - $81 82%
Node Magnolia Mcr Adv $73 - $81 82%
Node Vantage Mcr Adv $73 - $81 82%
Node First Choice Ice $74 - $83 83%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $74 - $83 83%
Node Va $74 - $83 83%
Tricare $74 - $82 83%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $75 - $83 84%
Node First Choice American Health Of Ms Mcr Adv $75 - $83 84%
Node Molina $75 - $83 84%
Node Peoples Health Mcr Adv $75 - $83 84%
Veterans Eval Services $75 84%
Aetna $76 - $591 85%
Node First Choice Wellcare Mcr Adv $76 - $84 85%
Node Dignity Care Mcr Adv $77 - $86 87%
Node Champva $78 - $87 88%
Node Healthy Mississippi Mcr Adv $82 - $91 92%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $93 - $103 105%
Advanced Health Systems $116 - $129 130%
Molina Exchange $119 - $133 134%
Magnolia Exchange $130 - $145 146%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $149 - $166 168%
Humana $160 180%
Vantage Commercial $168 - $186 189%
Vantage Ppaca Tiered $171 - $190 192%
Cigna $189 213%
Self Pay $189 - $440 213%
Trimed Billing Solutions $315 354%
Prime Health Services $839 944%
Ms Dept Of Rehabilitation Services $1,048 1179%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 52 Sergeant Prentiss Drive, Natchez, MS 39120
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals