CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Hospital Pavia Arecibo

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $10
Cash Discount Price: $38
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Hospital Pavia Arecibo is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in Carretera 129 Km.1 Avenida San Luis, Arecibo, PR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$38

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$10

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: $38 (43%)

Insurance Median: $10 (11%)

Cash: $38 (43% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $10 (11% 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
First Medical	$7	8%
Plan Auxilio Mutuo	$7	8%
Plan De Salud Menonita	$7	8%
Privado	$7	8%
Mso	$8 - $12	9%
Triple S	$9 - $13	10%
Humana	$10 - $16	11%
Mcs	$10 - $16	11%
Prossam	$10	11%
Mapfre	$11	12%
Bl	$13	15%
Ch	$16	18%
Tricare	$16	18%
Va	$16	18%

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 $38.
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 Hospital Pavia Arecibo 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.