CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Ascension Providence

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $86
  • Cash Discount Price: $121
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Ascension Providence is $86. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $121. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6901 Medical Parkway, Waco, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$121

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$86

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: $121 (136%)
Insurance Median: $86 (97%)
Cash: $121 (136% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $86 (97% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $21 - $196 24%
Mclennan County Indigent $21 24%
Medicaid / KanCare $21 - $26 24%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate $21 - $26 24%
Superior Star $21 - $26 24%
Superior Star Plus $21 - $26 24%
Swhp Rightcare Star $21 - $26 24%
UnitedHealthcare $21 - $88 24%
Wellpoint Star $21 - $26 24%
Medicare (plans) $86 - $89 97%
Tricare $86 97%
Va $86 97%
Aetna $88 99%
Smarthealth $121 136%
Ambetter / Centene $129 145%
Green Imaging $129 145%
Cigna $191 215%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6901 Medical Parkway, Waco, TX 76712
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals