CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Hillcrest Hospital Cushing

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $263
Cash Discount Price: $127
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Hillcrest Hospital Cushing is $263. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $127. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1027 East Cherry Street, Cushing, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$127

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$263

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: $127 (143%)

Insurance Median: $263 (296%)

Cash: $127 (143% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $263 (296% 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 296% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 196%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Black Lung [6055]	$106	119%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$106 - $127	119%
Hooray Health [8000]	$106	119%
Lucent Health [6000]	$106	119%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$106	119%
Oscar Insurance Company [7005]	$106	119%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$115	129%
UnitedHealthcare	$115 - $210	129%
Web Tpa [2115]	$127 - $186	143%
Aetna	$186	209%
Coresource [1315]	$186	209%
Coventry Healthcare [1320]	$186	209%
Meritain Health [1655]	$186	209%
Cigna	$207	233%
Healthpartners [1500]	$207	233%
National Association Of Letter Carriers [1695]	$207	233%
Pba [1775]	$207	233%
Global Health [1430]	$263	296%
First Health [1375]	$294 - $373	331%
Multiplan [1680]	$294 - $373	331%
Healthcare Solutions [1485]	$301	339%
Community Care [1290]	$352	396%
Fmh Benefit Services [1390]	$352	396%
Group Resources [1455]	$352	396%
Phcs [1780]	$352 - $373	396%
Healthsmart [1505]	$360	405%
Administrative Concepts [1005]	$373	420%
Allied Benefit Systems Inc [1030]	$373	420%
Allied National Global Care [1035]	$373	420%
Gilsbar [1425]	$373	420%
Healthnet [1495]	$373	420%
Mutual Of Omaha [1685]	$373	420%
New Era Life Insurance Company [1705]	$373	420%
Pan American Life Insurance Co [1770]	$373	420%
Trustmark [2030]	$373	420%
Universal Fidelity [2085]	$373	420%
Pending Ssi [1616]	$424	477%

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 $127.
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 Hillcrest Hospital Cushing 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.