CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Freestone Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $220
  • Cash Discount Price: $369
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Freestone Medical Center is $220. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $369. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 125 Newman St, Fairfield, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$369

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$220

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: $369 (415%)
Insurance Median: $220 (247%)
Cash: $369 (415% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $220 (247% 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 247% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 147%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $65 - $499 73%
Aarp $78 88%
Apwu $78 88%
Fringe Benefits $78 88%
Geha $78 88%
Uhcss $78 88%
UnitedHealthcare $78 - $166 88%
Gilsbar $80 - $554 90%
Mcaid $105 - $116 118%
Misc Mcaid Hmo $105 - $166 118%
Superior Health Chip $105 - $116 118%
Tx Childrens Mcaid $105 - $116 118%
Amerigroup $130 - $166 146%
Medicaid / KanCare $130 - $256 146%
Rightcare S&W Mcaid $130 - $166 146%
Superior Health Mcd $130 - $256 146%
Cigna $300 - $332 337%
Misc Multiplan $350 - $388 394%
Misc Multiplan Auto $350 - $388 394%
Misc Multiplan Workcomp $350 - $388 394%
Self Pay Gt 083123 $350 - $388 394%
Self Pay Lt 090123 $350 - $388 394%
Aetna $400 - $443 450%
Aflac $500 - $554 562%
Bankers Life $500 - $554 562%
Fairview Nursing Home $500 - $554 562%
Humana $500 - $554 562%
Icare $500 - $554 562%
Inmate Freestone Co $500 - $554 562%
Misc Hospice $500 - $554 562%
Miscellaneous $500 - $554 562%
Miscellaneous Auto $500 - $554 562%
Mutual Of Omaha $500 - $554 562%
North American Med Empl $500 - $554 562%
Standard Life Insurance $500 - $554 562%
Tml $500 - $554 562%
Zelis Healthcare $500 - $554 562%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 125 Newman St, Fairfield, TX 75840
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals