CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Wood County Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $196
Cash Discount Price: $240
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Wood County Hospital is $196. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $240. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 950 West Wooster Street, Bowling Green, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$240

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$196

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: $240 (270%)

Insurance Median: $196 (220%)

Cash: $240 (270% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $196 (220% 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 220% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 120%). 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.

Billing Status

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
Aetna	$79 - $196	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$79 - $190	89%
Buckeye	$79 - $134	89%
Caresource	$79 - $95	89%
Humana	$79 - $220	89%
Medicare (plans)	$79	89%
Mmo	$79 - $213	89%
Paramount	$79 - $192	89%
Perennial	$79	89%
Summacare	$79	89%
United_Healthcare	$79 - $213	89%
Medigold	$80	90%
Valor	$83	93%
Frontpath	$192	216%
Advanced_Medical_Pricing	$196	220%
Cigna	$196	220%
Medben	$196	220%
Occunet	$196	220%
Ohio_Health_Choice	$204 - $218	229%
Claimdoc	$208	234%
First_Health	$216	243%
Health_Ohio_Network	$216	243%
Healthscope_Benefits	$223	251%
Primary_Health_Services_Dca	$223	251%
Multiplan	$225	253%
Private_Healthcare_Systems	$225	253%
Three_Rivers_Provider_Network	$225	253%
Unicare	$225	253%
Beech_Street	$228	256%
Flora	$228	256%
Npn_Medical_Resources	$228	256%
Ohio_Preferred_Provider_Network	$228	256%
Ohio_Health_Group	$232	261%

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 $240.
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 Wood County 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.