CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Cherry County Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $292
  • Cash Discount Price: $315
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Cherry County Hospital is $292. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $315. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 510 North Green St, Valentine, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$315

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$292

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: $315 (354%)
Insurance Median: $292 (328%)
Cash: $315 (354% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $292 (328% 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 328% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 228%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Ambetter / Centene $3 3%
Molina Mcr Adv $164 - $179 184%
Molina Mcaid - All Other Plans $187 - $204 210%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $289 - $315 325%
Midlands Choice-All Plans $289 - $315 325%
UnitedHealthcare $291 - $317 327%
Avera Aca Ppo $292 - $319 328%
Avera Aso Ppo $292 - $319 328%
Avera Hmo $292 - $319 328%
Avera Non-Aca Ppo - All Other Plans $292 - $319 328%
First Choice-All Plans $292 - $319 328%
Multiplan-All Plans $292 - $319 328%
Phcs-All Plans $292 - $319 328%
Tlc Advantage-All Plans $292 - $319 328%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 510 North Green St, Valentine, NE 69201
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals