CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Baylor University Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $179
  • Cash Discount Price: $204
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Baylor University Medical Center is $179. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $204. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3500 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$204

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$179

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: $204 (229%)
Insurance Median: $179 (201%)
Cash: $204 (229% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $179 (201% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 201% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 101%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Superior Health Plan $26 - $87 29%
Wellpoint (Fka Amerigroup) $26 - $86 29%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan $79 - $197 89%
Aetna $83 - $187 93%
Humana $83 - $238 93%
Triwest $83 93%
American Health Plan $87 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $87 - $319 98%
Corvel $87 98%
Healthspring $87 98%
Molina $87 98%
Prime Health Services $87 98%
Procare Advantage $87 98%
UnitedHealthcare $96 - $238 108%
Texas Workforce Commission $122 137%
Cigna $167 - $197 188%
Ambetter / Centene $172 193%
Employers Health Network $187 210%
Quiktrip $187 210%
Imagine Health $194 218%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor $197 222%
Curative $221 249%
First Health $238 268%
Healthsmart $238 - $255 268%
Private Health Care System $255 287%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3500 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 75246
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals