CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $200
Cash Discount Price: $208
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital is $200. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $208. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7571 State Route 54, Bath, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$208

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$200

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: $208 (234%)

Insurance Median: $200 (225%)

Cash: $208 (234% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $200 (225% 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 225% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 125%). 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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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
Empire	$7 - $23	8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$34 - $1,042	38%
Fidelis	$93	105%
Humana	$104 - $309	117%
Tricare	$104	117%
Amerihealth Caritas Mcr Adv - All Plans	$105	118%
Fidelis Care - Exchange - All Plans	$189	213%
Geisinger - All Plans	$200	225%
Cigna	$214	241%
Mvp Health Plan - All Plans	$214	241%
Independent Health - All Plans	$223	251%
Upmc - All Plans	$237	267%
Pomco Inc - All Plans	$247	278%
Aetna	$258 - $307	290%
UnitedHealthcare	$258 - $361	290%
Emblem Health - All Plans	$302	340%
Emblem/Ghi	$317	357%
Martins Point - All Plans	$343	386%
Healthnow - All Plans	$1,131	1272%

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 $208.
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 Ira Davenport Memorial 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.