CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: High Point Regional Health System

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $140
Cash Discount Price: $167
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.57x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at High Point Regional Health System is $140. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $167. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 N Elm St, High Point, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$167

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$140

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: $167 (188%)

Insurance Median: $140 (157%)

Cash: $167 (188% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $140 (157% 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
Amerihealth	$48 - $108	54%
Carolina Complete	$48	54%
Healthy Blue	$48	54%
Partners	$48	54%
Alliance	$49	55%
UnitedHealthcare	$49 - $222	55%
Vaya	$49	55%
Wellcare	$49	55%
Trillium	$50	56%
Medcost	$89 - $213	100%
Aetna	$99 - $216	111%
Oscar	$100 - $133	112%
Ambetter / Centene	$107	120%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$130 - $208	146%
Cigna	$183	206%
Directnet	$197	222%
Private Healthcare Systems	$273	307%
Multiplan	$300	337%
Humana	$310 - $316	349%

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 $167.
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 High Point Regional Health System 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.