CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Methodist Fremont Health

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $322
Cash Discount Price: $141
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Methodist Fremont Health is $322. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $141. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 450 East 23Rd St, Fremont, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$141

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$322

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: $141 (159%)

Insurance Median: $322 (362%)

Cash: $141 (159% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $322 (362% 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 362% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 262%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Aetna	$95 - $367	107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$95 - $342	107%
Humana	$95	107%
Medica	$95	107%
Medicare (plans)	$95 - $97	107%
UnitedHealthcare	$95 - $344	107%
Elevate By Medica	$172	193%
Ambetter / Centene	$197	222%
Elite Choice	$197	222%
Alliance Nhn	$222	250%
Ne Furniture Mart	$317	357%
Medica Choice	$336	378%
Multiplan	$344	387%
Midlands Choice	$359	404%

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 $141.
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 Methodist Fremont Health 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.