CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Medical City Arlington

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $89
Cash Discount Price: $1,131
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Medical City Arlington is $89. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,131. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3301 Matlock Road, Arlington, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,131

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$89

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: $1,131 (1272%)

Insurance Median: $89 (100%)

Cash: $1,131 (1272% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $89 (100% 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
Texas Health Network	$25	28%
Amerigroup	$26	29%
Cook Childrens Health Plan	$26	29%
Parkland Community Health Plan	$26	29%
United	$26 - $213	29%
Cigna	$27 - $158	30%
Aetna	$28 - $822	31%
Molina	$28 - $29	31%
Humana	$32 - $51	36%
Superior Health Plan	$79	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$95 - $502	107%
Unicare	$215 - $1,131	242%
Healthcare Highways	$277 - $382	312%
Evry Health	$292	328%
Curative Administrators	$452	508%
City Of Mckinney	$509	572%
Fidelis Securecare	$509	572%
Global Sports Services	$565	635%
National Choicecare	$565	635%
Pc Texas Partners	$622	700%
Physicians Coop Of Tx	$622	700%
Rockport Health Group	$622	700%
Averde Health, Inc	$656	738%
Coastal Comp Health Networks	$792	891%
Mega Life	$792	891%
Multiplan Phcs	$792	891%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$803	903%
Lewisville Isd/Dls Consulting	$848	954%
Usa Managed Care	$905	1018%
Usc Health Services	$905	1018%
Galaxy Health Network	$961	1081%
Texas Instruments	$1,018	1145%
Independent Medical Systems	$1,131	1272%
National Healthcare Solutions	$1,131	1272%

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 $1,131.
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 Arlington 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.