CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Parkland Health & Hospital System

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $124
Cash Discount Price: $272
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Parkland Health & Hospital System is $124. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $272. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$272

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$124

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: $272 (306%)

Insurance Median: $124 (139%)

Cash: $272 (306% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $124 (139% 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
Aetna	$26 - $407	29%
Wellpoint [1007]	$26 - $125	29%
Cook Children Health Plan [1380]	$27	30%
Parkland Community Health Plan [1056]	$27 - $131	30%
Superior Health Plan [1402]	$27	30%
Molina [1382]	$28 - $138	31%
Point Comfort Underwriters [1801]	$28	31%
Superior Healthplan [1383]	$100	112%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$122 - $489	137%
Care Improvement Plus [1104]	$142	160%
Procare Advantage [2104]	$144	162%
Cigna	$319 - $407	359%
Great West Healthcare [1037]	$407	458%
UnitedHealthcare	$453	510%

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 $272.
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 Parkland Health & Hospital System 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.