CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $138
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital is $138. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2808 South 143Rd Plaza, Omaha, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$138

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%)

Insurance Median: $138 (155%)

Ins. Median: $138 (155% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$12 - $42	13%
Amerigroup	$16	18%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$82 - $179	92%
Total Care	$82	92%
UnitedHealthcare	$82 - $254	92%
Humana	$86 - $227	97%
Paramount Group - Wellcare	$87 - $128	98%
Immanuel Pathways	$88	99%
Allied	$112	126%
Carrum Health	$127 - $129	143%
Ambetter / Centene	$128 - $191	144%
Partners Health Alliance	$129	145%
Midlands Choice	$143 - $152	161%
Midwest Network	$143 - $150	161%
Self Pay	$166 - $174	187%
Multiplan	$230 - $240	259%

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 $X.
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 Nebraska Orthopaedic 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.