CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Vidant Chowan Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $262
Cash Discount Price: $232
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Vidant Chowan Hospital is $262. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $232. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 Virginia Rd, Edenton, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$232

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$262

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: $232 (261%)

Insurance Median: $262 (295%)

Cash: $232 (261% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $262 (295% 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 295% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 195%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$124 - $251	139%
Carolina Complete Health [1317]	$126	142%
Wellcare [1320]	$126	142%
Amerihealth McAid Adv [1316]	$127	143%
Humana	$128	144%
UnitedHealthcare	$140 - $255	157%
Liberty Advantage [1313]	$144	162%
Aetna	$148 - $339	166%
Longevity Health [1411]	$178	200%
Nc Dept of Public Safety [1095]	$232	261%
Medcost [1067]	$262 - $276	295%
Cigna	$352 - $393	396%
Multiplan [1031]	$393	442%

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 $232.
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 Vidant Chowan Hospital 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.