CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Harper County Community Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $155
Cash Discount Price: $151
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Harper County Community Hospital is $155. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $151. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1003 Us Highway 64 North, Buffalo, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$151

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$155

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: $151 (170%)

Insurance Median: $155 (174%)

Cash: $151 (170% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $155 (174% 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	$95 - $155	107%
Cigna	$135	152%
UnitedHealthcare	$147 - $161	165%
Va Ccn Op/Profee Only-All Plans	$147	165%
Healthchoice Op/Profee Only-All Plans	$151	170%
Provider Network Of America Op/Profee Only-All Pla	$170	191%
Aetna	$189	213%
Humana	$189	213%
Ok Complete Health Mcaid Op/Profee Only	$189	213%
Ok Complete Health Comm Op/Profee Only-All Other P	$192	216%
Medicare (plans)	$199	224%

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 $151.
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 Harper County 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.