CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $117
Cash Discount Price: $117
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital is $117. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $117. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 North Broadway, Carnegie, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$117

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$117

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: $117 (132%)

Insurance Median: $117 (132%)

Cash: $117 (132% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $117 (132% 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	$55 - $188	62%
Aetna	$110 - $221	124%
Global Health Mcr Adv	$117	132%
Humana	$117 - $221	132%
UnitedHealthcare	$117 - $120	132%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$117	132%
Ambetter / Centene	$152	171%
Community Care Comm Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$177	199%
Preferred Comm Ppo - All Plans	$177	199%
Health Choice - All Plans	$180	202%
Global Health Ip/Op Only - All Other Plans	$188	211%
First Health - All Plans	$199	224%
Multiplan - All Plans	$203	228%
Soonerselect Mcaid - All Plans	$221	249%

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 $117.
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 Carnegie Tri-County Municipal 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.