CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: University Health System, Inc

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $85
  • Cash Discount Price: $64
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at University Health System, Inc is $85. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $64. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$64

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$85

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: $64 (72%)
Insurance Median: $85 (96%)
Cash: $64 (72% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $85 (96% 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
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $178 7%
Aetna $8 - $178 9%
American Health $8 - $85 9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $163 9%
Bluecare $8 - $9 9%
Choicecare $8 9%
Cigna $8 - $193 9%
Humana $8 - $80 9%
Nhc $8 - $85 9%
Tenncare $9 10%
Wellpoint $9 - $85 10%
Nx Health 1 $13 15%
Nx Health 2 $13 15%
Devoted Health $84 94%
Wellcare-Windsor Medadv $84 94%
Medicare (plans) $85 - $86 96%
Fentress County Sheriffs Dept $102 115%
Multiplan $153 172%
Nx Health $153 172%
Phcs $153 172%
Naphcare $165 186%
Coventry $178 200%
Beechstreet $191 215%
Prime Health $191 - $254 215%
Seven Corners $191 215%
Usa $204 229%
Evolutions $229 258%
Galaxy $229 258%
Healthsmart $229 258%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals