CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Hill Country Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $129
Cash Discount Price: $1,133
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Hill Country Memorial Hospital is $129. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,133. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1020 South State Highway 16, Fredericksburg, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,133

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$129

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: $1,133 (1274%)

Insurance Median: $129 (145%)

Cash: $1,133 (1274% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $129 (145% 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
Community First Health Plans	$26 - $306	29%
United	$26 - $510	29%
Aetna	$28 - $567	31%
Molina Healthcare	$28	31%
Superior Health	$57	64%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$140 - $334	157%
Cigna	$258 - $341	290%
Healthcare Highways	$349	393%
Curative Administrators	$453	510%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$623	701%
Multiplan	$850 - $963	956%
Triwest Health Alliance	$850	956%

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 $1,133.
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 Hill Country Memorial Hospital 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.