CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Bellville Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $62
Cash Discount Price: $183
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Bellville Medical Center is $62. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $183. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 44 N Cummings St, Bellville, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$183

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$62

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: $183 (206%)

Insurance Median: $62 (70%)

Cash: $183 (206% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $62 (70% 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
Aetna	$11 - $87	12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $176	12%
Community Health	$11 - $109	12%
Molina	$11 - $109	12%
Scott & White	$11 - $160	12%
Superior	$11 - $87	12%
United	$11 - $125	12%
Amerigroup	$13 - $109	15%
Multiplan	$13 - $109	15%
Tesas Children'S Health Plan	$13 - $109	15%
Cigna	$23 - $200	26%
Triwest	$28 - $87	31%
Healthsmart	$30 - $262	34%

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 $183.
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 Bellville 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.