CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $78
Cash Discount Price: $233
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Memorial Hospital is $78. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $233. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 715 South Taft Avenue, Fremont, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$233

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$78

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: $233 (262%)

Insurance Median: $78 (88%)

Cash: $233 (262% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $78 (88% 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	$22 - $367	25%
Summacare	$22 - $204	25%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$23 - $431	26%
Buckeye Community Health Plan	$23 - $220	26%
Frontpath	$23 - $219	26%
Health Alliance Plan	$23 - $233	26%
Humana	$23 - $298	26%
Molina Healthcare Of Ohio	$23 - $459	26%
Paramount Healthcare Inc	$23 - $200	26%
Caresource	$24 - $155	27%
UnitedHealthcare	$26 - $283	29%
Cigna	$27 - $250	30%
Health Ohio Network	$32 - $247	36%
Amerihealth	$36 - $67	40%
Meridian Health Plan Of Mi	$48 - $298	54%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio	$76 - $239	85%
Multiplan	$76 - $322	85%

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 $233.
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 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.