CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Fostoria Community Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $154
Cash Discount Price: $189
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Fostoria Community Hospital is $154. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $189. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Van Buren Street, Fostoria, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$189

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$154

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: $189 (213%)

Insurance Median: $154 (173%)

Cash: $189 (213% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $154 (173% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$23 - $384	26%
Health Alliance Plan	$23 - $218	26%
Health Value Management	$23 - $63	26%
Paramount Health Care	$23 - $154	26%
Buckeye Community Health Plan	$24 - $84	27%
Aetna	$27 - $194	30%
Buckeye Community Health Plan Inc	$27 - $105	30%
Dayton Area Health Plan Dba Caresource	$37 - $120	42%
Meridian Health Plan Of Mi	$48	54%
Veterans Affairs	$64	72%
UnitedHealthcare	$84 - $173	94%
Amerihealth	$88	99%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio	$164 - $174	184%
Frontpath Health Coalition	$167	188%
Ohio Health Choice	$188	211%
Ohio Ppo Connect	$188 - $218	211%
Health Ohio Network	$229	258%
Connecticut General Life Insurance Company	$231	260%

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 $189.
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 Fostoria Community 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.