CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Medical City Fort Worth

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $98
Cash Discount Price: $910
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Medical City Fort Worth is $98. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $910. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 Eighth Avenue, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$910

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$98

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: $910 (1024%)

Insurance Median: $98 (110%)

Cash: $910 (1024% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $98 (110% 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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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%
Cook Childrens Health Plan	$26	29%
Parkland Community Health Plan	$26	29%
United	$26 - $182	29%
Cigna	$27 - $482	30%
Healthspring Life	$27	30%
Aetna	$28 - $536	31%
Molina	$28 - $29	31%
Humana	$32 - $51	36%
Superior Health Plan	$64	72%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$95 - $404	107%
Unicare	$200 - $910	225%
Healthcare Highways	$223 - $308	251%
Evry Health	$235	264%
Curative Administrators	$364	409%
City Of Mckinney	$409	460%
Fidelis Securecare	$409	460%
Emerging Therapy Solutions	$455 - $655	512%
National Choicecare	$455	512%
Pc Texas Partners	$500	562%
Physicians Coop Of Tx	$500	562%
Rockport Health Group	$500	562%
Averde Health, Inc	$528	594%
Coastal Comp Health Networks	$637	716%
Mega Life	$637	716%
Multiplan Phcs	$637	716%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$646	727%
Lewisville Isd/Dls Consulting	$682	767%
Usa Managed Care	$728	819%
Usc Health Services	$728	819%
Galaxy Health Network	$773	869%
UnitedHealthcare	$782	880%
Independent Medical Systems	$910	1024%
National Healthcare Solutions	$910	1024%

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 $910.
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 Fort Worth 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.