CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Medical City North Hills

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $95
Cash Discount Price: $757
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Medical City North Hills is $95. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $757. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4401 Booth Calloway Road, North Richland Hills, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$757

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$95

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: $757 (851%)

Insurance Median: $95 (107%)

Cash: $757 (851% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $95 (107% 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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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Amerigroup	$26	29%
Cook Childrens Health Plan	$26	29%
Parkland Community Health Plan	$26	29%
United	$26 - $182	29%
Cigna	$27 - $606	30%
Aetna	$28 - $550	31%
Molina	$28 - $29	31%
Humana	$32 - $51	36%
Superior Health Plan	$53	60%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$95 - $341	107%
Unicare	$159 - $757	179%
Healthcare Highways	$185 - $256	208%
Evry Health	$195	219%
Curative Administrators	$303	341%
City Of Mckinney	$341	384%
Fidelis Securecare	$341	384%
National Choicecare	$379	426%
Pc Texas Partners	$416	468%
Physicians Coop Of Tx	$416	468%
Rockport Health Group	$416	468%
Averde Health, Inc	$439	494%
Magellan Behavior Health	$454	511%
Coastal Comp Health Networks	$530	596%
Mega Life	$530	596%
Multiplan Phcs	$530	596%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$568	639%
Lewisville Isd/Dls Consulting	$568	639%
Usa Managed Care	$606	682%
Usc Health Services	$606	682%
Galaxy Health Network	$643	723%
Independent Medical Systems	$757	851%
National Healthcare Solutions	$757	851%

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 $757.
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 Medical City North Hills 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.