CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Mid-Columbia Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $104
  • Cash Discount Price: $88
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Mid-Columbia Medical Center is $104. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $88. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$88

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$104

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: $88 (99%)
Insurance Median: $104 (117%)
Cash: $88 (99% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $104 (117% 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.

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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 $8 - $994 9%
Community Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans $8 - $104 9%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $8 - $106 9%
Humana $8 - $109 9%
Moda Mcr Adv $8 - $104 9%
Molina Mcr Adv $8 - $104 9%
Tricare $8 - $104 9%
Va Ccn Triwest - All Plans $8 - $104 9%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $9 - $337 10%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans $9 - $186 10%
Molina - All Other Plans $9 - $114 10%
Aetna $10 - $288 11%
Healthnet - All Other Plans $12 13%
Cigna $14 - $294 16%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans $14 - $296 16%
Coventry - All Plans $16 - $280 18%
First Choice - All Plans $16 - $296 18%
Providence Ppo - All Plans $17 - $296 19%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans $18 - $206 20%
Molina Mcaid $29 - $162 33%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans $56 - $162 63%
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans $56 - $162 63%
Norocor - All Plans $156 175%
UnitedHealthcare $162 - $296 182%
Healthscape - All Plans $249 280%
First Health - All Plans $277 312%
Pacific Source - All Plans $287 323%
Trpn - Three Rivers - All Plans $296 333%
Ahp - Americas Hlth Plan - All Plans $302 340%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals