CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Highland District Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $76
Cash Discount Price: $183
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Highland District Hospital is $76. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $183. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1275 North High Street, Hillsboro, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$183

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$76

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: $183 (206%)

Insurance Median: $76 (85%)

Cash: $183 (206% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $76 (85% 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
Highland_County_Sheriff_Dept	$35	39%
Medicaid / KanCare	$35 - $37	39%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$36 - $174	40%
Humana	$36 - $203	40%
Medicare (plans)	$73 - $75	82%
UnitedHealthcare	$73	82%
Aetna	$75 - $186	84%
Medigold	$77	87%
Immergrun_Amish	$183	206%
Medben	$183	206%
Central_Benefits_Commercial	$206	232%
Cigna	$206	232%
Medical_Mutual_Commercial	$208	234%
Uhc_	$211	237%

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 $183.
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 Highland District 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.