CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: North Austin Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $84
  • Cash Discount Price: $125
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at North Austin Medical Center is $84. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $125. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12221 Mopac Expressway North, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$125

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$84

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: $125 (141%)
Insurance Median: $84 (94%)
Cash: $125 (141% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $84 (94% 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.

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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
Superior Health Plan $6 - $111 7%
Amerigroup $17 - $92 19%
St David’S Hospice $26 29%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $27 - $244 30%
United $27 - $295 30%
Moda $28 - $154 31%
Molina Healthcare $28 31%
Aetna $32 - $162 36%
Humana $32 36%
Sendero $32 36%
Covenant Management Systems $34 - $189 38%
Healthcare Highways $35 - $196 39%
Imo Med - Select Network $36 - $196 40%
Nomi Health $38 - $242 43%
Moda Health $43 - $242 48%
Evry Health $44 - $241 49%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Heb $44 - $242 49%
Texas Workforce Commission $46 - $255 52%
Curative Administrators $48 - $262 54%
Harbor Health Team $48 - $262 54%
Averde Health $54 - $295 61%
UnitedHealthcare $54 - $295 61%
Comanche County $60 - $328 67%
National Choicecare $60 - $328 67%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $65 - $524 73%
Independent Medical Systems $65 - $360 73%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $65 - $360 73%
Prime Health $71 - $393 80%
First Health $74 - $465 83%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $77 - $426 87%
National Health Care $77 - $426 87%
Texas Municipal League $83 - $458 93%
Medcorp Southwest $89 - $491 100%
Rockport Healthcare Group $95 - $590 107%
Bce Emergis Corporation $107 - $590 120%
Beech Street $107 - $590 120%
Cigna $107 - $136 120%
Medical Control Network Solutions $107 - $590 120%
Multiplan $107 - $590 120%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 12221 Mopac Expressway North, Austin, TX 78758
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals