CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Medical Center of McKinney

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $105
Cash Discount Price: $1,104
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Medical Center of McKinney is $105. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,104. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4500 Medical Center Drive, McKinney, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,104

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$105

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: $1,104 (1242%)

Insurance Median: $105 (118%)

Cash: $1,104 (1242% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $105 (118% 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
Amerigroup	$26	29%
Parkland Community Health Plan	$26	29%
United	$26 - $206	29%
Cigna	$27 - $883	30%
Aetna	$28 - $803	31%
Molina	$28 - $29	31%
Humana	$32 - $718	36%
Superior Health Plan	$77	87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$95 - $490	107%
Healthcare Highways	$270 - $373	304%
Evry Health	$285	321%
Unicare	$287 - $1,104	323%
City Of Mckinney	$386	434%
Curative Administrators	$442	497%
Fidelis Securecare	$497	559%
National Choicecare	$552	621%
Pc Texas Partners	$607	683%
Physicians Coop Of Tx	$607	683%
Rockport Health Group	$607	683%
Averde Health, Inc	$640	720%
Magellan Bh	$662	745%
Value Options Behavioral Health	$662	745%
Coastal Comp Health Networks	$773	869%
Mega Life	$773	869%
Multiplan Phcs	$773	869%
Lewisville Isd/Dls Consulting	$828	931%
Compsych Corporation	$883	993%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$883	993%
Usa Managed Care	$883	993%
Galaxy Health Network	$938	1055%
Independent Medical Systems	$1,104	1242%
National Healthcare Solutions	$1,104	1242%

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 $1,104.
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 Center of McKinney 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.