CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $90
Cash Discount Price: $883
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center is $90. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $883. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 355 New Shackle Island Rd, Hendersonville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$883

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$90

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: $883 (993%)

Insurance Median: $90 (101%)

Cash: $883 (993% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $90 (101% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $21	10%
Aetna	$34 - $442	38%
Humana	$34 - $221	38%
Cigna	$55 - $297	62%
United	$84 - $397	94%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet	$163	183%
Apex Health	$168	189%
Nhc Advantage, Inc.	$168	189%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign)	$168	189%
Bgfh Singlesource	$442 - $751	497%
Employers Health Network	$618	695%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage	$662	745%
Multiplan	$724	814%
Beech Street	$812	913%

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 $883.
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 Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center 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.