CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Titus Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $37
Cash Discount Price: $133
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Titus Regional Medical Center is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $133. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2001 N Jefferson, Mount Pleasant, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$133

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$37

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: $133 (150%)

Insurance Median: $37 (42%)

Cash: $133 (150% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $37 (42% 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	$7 - $221	8%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $221	11%
Christus Health Plan	$11 - $88	12%
Humana	$11 - $155	12%
Texas Mutual	$11 - $91	12%
Tricare	$11 - $88	12%
Triwest	$11 - $88	12%
Curative	$12 - $154	13%
Aetna	$15 - $38	17%
Healthcare Highways	$15 - $88	17%
Claritev	$18 - $177	20%
Superior	$48 - $109	54%
Healthsmart	$74 - $155	83%
Cigna	$85 - $177	96%
Galaxy Health	$101 - $210	114%

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 $133.
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 Titus Regional 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.