CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $239
Cash Discount Price: $193
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is $239. 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 2.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Medical Center Dr Po Box 139, Supply, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$193

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$239

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: $239 (269%)

Cash: $193 (217% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $239 (269% 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 269% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 169%). 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
Carolina Complete	$54	61%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$54 - $187	61%
Amerihealth	$55	62%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$55 - $278	62%
UnitedHealthcare	$55 - $237	62%
Wellcare	$55	62%
Humana	$93 - $332	105%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$93	105%
New Hanover Health Advantage	$95	107%
Aetna	$96 - $328	108%
Cigna	$96 - $214	108%
Liberty Health	$98	110%
Caresource North Carolina	$154	173%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$208	234%
Ambetter / Centene	$210	236%
Amps	$212	238%
Plotkin Health	$232	261%
Medcost	$291 - $324	327%
Transformhealth	$309	348%
Multiplan	$347	390%
Phcs	$347	390%
Employers Choice Network	$374	421%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$374	421%

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 Novant Health Brunswick 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.