CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Carolina East Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $211
Cash Discount Price: $193
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Carolina East Medical Center is $211. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $193. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$193

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$211

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: $193 (217%)

Insurance Median: $211 (237%)

Cash: $193 (217% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $211 (237% 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 237% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 137%). 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
Humana	$8 - $83	9%
Inclusive Health (Nchirp)-All Plans	$8 - $83	9%
Tricare	$8 - $350	9%
Pamlico Co Jail-All Plans	$31 - $93	35%
Craven Co. Jail Systems - All Plans	$32 - $118	36%
UnitedHealthcare	$41 - $249	46%
Medcost Ppo Employees And Retirees	$76 - $230	85%
Medcost Ppo Ultra (Employees)	$76 - $219	85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$81 - $240	91%
Medcost Ppo City Employees	$84 - $255	94%
Medcost Ppo County Employee	$88 - $265	99%
Benefit Mgmt, Svcs-All Plans	$99 - $298	111%
Aetna	$103 - $310	116%
Medcost Benefit Svc-All Other Plans	$103 - $309	116%
Acs Consult Svc Inc-All Plans	$105 - $316	118%
Medcost Ppo Standard	$105 - $316	118%
Cigna	$106 - $318	119%

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 $193.
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 Carolina East 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.