CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $110
  • Cash Discount Price: $248
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.24x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center is $110. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $248. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 82Nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$248

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$110

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: $248 (279%)
Insurance Median: $110 (124%)
Cash: $248 (279% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $110 (124% 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 Choice $10 11%
United $10 - $182 11%
Aetna $18 - $74 20%
Select Health $30 34%
Absolute Total Care $36 - $154 40%
Cigna $39 - $80 44%
Nhc Advantage $47 53%
Pruitt Health $47 53%
Blue Choice Health Plan $110 124%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $110 - $236 124%
Sc State Employees $110 124%
Medcost $124 - $169 139%
Occunet $124 139%
Vocational Rehab $134 151%
Employers Health Network $136 153%
Evernorth $198 223%
First Health $205 231%
Global Excel Management $206 232%
Humana $211 237%
Multiplan $211 237%
National Choicecare $211 237%
Prime Health $211 237%
Novanet $223 251%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 809 82Nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals