CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Cheshire Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $73
Cash Discount Price: $87
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Cheshire Medical Center is $73. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $87. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 580 Court Street, Keene, NH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$87

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$73

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: $87 (98%)

Insurance Median: $73 (82%)

Cash: $87 (98% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $73 (82% 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	$9 - $368	10%
Ambetter / Centene	$9 - $82	10%
Amerihealth Caritas Nh	$9 - $66	10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $427	10%
Cigna	$9 - $530	10%
Granite State Health Plan	$9 - $90	10%
Martin'S Point Generations Advantage	$9 - $92	10%
Martin'S Point Health Care	$9 - $92	10%
Mvp	$9 - $530	10%
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $408	10%
Wellcare Health Plans	$9 - $92	10%
Wellsense Health Plan	$9 - $98	10%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Of Ne	$20 - $245	22%
Mass General Brigham Health Plan	$23 - $538	26%
Tufts Health Plan	$25 - $343	28%
Maine Community Health Options	$43 - $242	48%
First Health/Hcvm	$81 - $457	91%
Phcs	$86 - $484	97%

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 $87.
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 Cheshire 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.