CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Akron General Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $55
  • Cash Discount Price: $365
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.62x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Akron General Medical Center is $55. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $365. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$365

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$55

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: $365 (411%)
Insurance Median: $55 (62%)
Cash: $365 (411% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $55 (62% 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.

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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
Summacare $5 - $206 6%
Aetna $8 - $640 9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $360 9%
Humana $8 - $81 9%
The Health Plan $8 - $388 9%
United $8 - $182 9%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $384 9%
Valor $8 - $81 9%
Communicare $9 - $25 10%
Pphp $9 - $89 10%
Zing Health $9 - $89 10%
Aultcare $11 - $309 12%
Cigna $12 - $450 13%
Buckeye $15 - $47 17%
Amerihealth $16 - $52 18%
Caresource $16 - $47 18%
Mmo $16 - $448 18%
Molina $16 - $49 18%
Oscar $21 - $216 24%
Ohcp $30 - $273 34%
Omas $39 - $320 44%
Phphi $47 - $384 53%
United Bh $50 56%
Gms $55 - $448 62%
Consociate Health $58 - $480 65%
Multiplan $70 - $576 79%
Upmc $79 - $337 89%
Perennial Health $88 99%
Cc Ehp $224 - $228 252%
Amish Community Aid Plan $253 - $281 285%
Ohio Healthy $303 341%
Php $337 379%
Medical Benefit Corp $393 442%
Frontpath $506 569%
Managed Care Services $506 569%
Tertiary Care Network $506 569%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH 44307
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals