CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $21
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Erlanger Medical Center is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$21

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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: $21 (24%)
Insurance Median: $24 (27%)
Cash: $21 (24% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (27% 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 $7 - $180 8%
Amerigroup $8 - $118 9%
Caresource $9 - $162 10%
Cigna $9 - $283 10%
Peach State Hlth Plan $9 - $17 10%
Bluecare $10 - $73 11%
Devoted Health $10 - $84 11%
Humana $12 - $81 13%
Atrio Health $13 - $89 15%
Point Comfort Underwriters $13 - $63 15%
Alexian $14 - $79 16%
Pruitthealth Premier $15 - $36 17%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $451 19%
Aetna $18 - $276 20%
Clover $35 - $81 39%
Medicare (plans) $35 39%
Upmc $35 - $81 39%
American Health $36 - $83 40%
Nhc $37 - $85 42%
Simpra Advantage $38 43%
Pnoa $40 - $202 45%
Ambetter / Centene $43 - $101 48%
Caresource Ga $49 - $87 55%
Caresource Tn $49 - $87 55%
Olympus $52 - $423 58%
Alliant $56 - $423 63%
Caresource Nc $59 - $87 66%
Occunet $61 - $77 69%
Wellpoint $82 92%
First Health $451 - $479 507%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals