CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Medical City Plano

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $105
Cash Discount Price: $902
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Medical City Plano is $105. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $902. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3901 W 15Th St, Plano, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$902

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: $902 (1015%)

Insurance Median: $105 (118%)

Cash: $902 (1015% 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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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
Amerigroup	$26	29%
United	$26 - $182	29%
Cigna	$27 - $126	30%
Aetna	$28 - $546	31%
Molina	$28 - $29	31%
Parkland Community Health Plan	$28	31%
Humana	$32 - $51	36%
Superior Health Plan	$63	71%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$95 - $401	107%
Healthcare Highways	$221 - $305	249%
Evry Health	$233	262%
Lifecare Hospitals	$271	305%
Curative Administrators	$361	406%
Prominence Health Plan	$361	406%
City Of Mckinney	$406	457%
Fidelis Securecare	$406	457%
National Choicecare	$451	507%
Pc Texas Partners	$496	558%
Physicians Coop Of Tx	$496	558%
Rockport Health Group	$496	558%
Averde Health, Inc	$523	588%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Wc	$586	659%
Coastal Comp Health Networks	$632	711%
Mega Life	$632	711%
Multiplan Phcs	$632	711%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$677	761%
Lewisville Isd/Dls Consulting	$677	761%
Usa Managed Care	$722	812%
Usc Health Services	$722	812%
Galaxy Health Network	$767	863%
Independent Medical Systems	$902	1015%
National Healthcare Solutions	$902	1015%
Unicare	$902	1015%

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 $902.
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 Plano 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.