CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Columbus Regional Healthcare System

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $176
  • Cash Discount Price: $208
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Columbus Regional Healthcare System is $176. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $208. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$208

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$176

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: $208 (234%)
Insurance Median: $176 (198%)
Cash: $208 (234% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $176 (198% 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
Molina $9 - $76 10%
Alliance $66 74%
Amerihealth $66 74%
Apex Health $66 74%
Cardinal $66 74%
Carolina Complete Health $66 74%
Healthy Blue $66 74%
Partners $66 74%
Sandhills $66 74%
Trillium $66 74%
UnitedHealthcare $66 - $202 74%
Wellcare $66 - $83 74%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $83 - $191 93%
Troy $83 93%
Va Communicare Care $83 93%
Vaya Health $83 93%
Liberty $84 94%
Aetna $85 - $288 96%
Humana $85 96%
Devoted Health $86 97%
Cigna $87 - $282 98%
Queens University $163 183%
Ambetter / Centene $173 - $201 195%
Oscar $193 - $217 217%
Employers Health Network $197 - $220 222%
Quicktrip $238 268%
Multiplan $267 - $282 300%
Choicecare $282 317%
Healthgram $282 317%
Medcost $282 317%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 500 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC 28472
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals