CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Hendrick Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $343
Cash Discount Price: $854
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Hendrick Medical Center is $343. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $854. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Pine, Abilene, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$854

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$343

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: $854 (961%)

Insurance Median: $343 (386%)

Cash: $854 (961% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $343 (386% 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 386% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 286%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Firstcare Star	$27	30%
Superior Health Plan	$31	35%
Wellpoint (Formerly Known As Amerigroup)	$31	35%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$154 - $376	173%
Baylor Scott And White Health Plan	$251	282%
UnitedHealthcare	$333 - $470	375%
Cigna	$512	576%
Aetna	$538	605%
Private Healthcare Systems	$555 - $683	624%
Healthsmart	$641	721%
Omni Networks	$641 - $726	721%
Multiplan	$760	855%

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 $854.
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 Hendrick 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.