CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Medical City Las Colinas

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $94
Cash Discount Price: $1,336
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Medical City Las Colinas is $94. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,336. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6800 N Macarthur Blvd, Irving, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,336

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$94

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: $1,336 (1503%)

Insurance Median: $94 (106%)

Cash: $1,336 (1503% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $94 (106% 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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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%
United	$26 - $238	29%
Cigna	$27 - $187	30%
Aetna	$28 - $975	31%
Molina	$28 - $29	31%
Parkland Community Health Plan	$28	31%
Humana	$32 - $51	36%
Superior Health Plan	$94	106%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$95 - $593	107%
Healthcare Highways	$327 - $452	368%
Evry Health	$345	388%
Unicare	$468 - $1,336	526%
Curative Administrators	$534	601%
City Of Mckinney	$601	676%
National Choicecare	$668	751%
Pc Texas Partners	$735	827%
Physicians Coop Of Tx	$735	827%
Rockport Health Group	$735	827%
Averde Health, Inc	$775	872%
Coastal Comp Health Networks	$935	1052%
Mega Life	$935	1052%
Multiplan Phcs	$935	1052%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$948	1066%
Lewisville Isd/Dls Consulting	$1,002	1127%
Usa Managed Care	$1,069	1202%
Usc Health Services	$1,069	1202%
Galaxy Health Network	$1,136	1278%
Independent Medical Systems	$1,336	1503%
National Healthcare Solutions	$1,336	1503%

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 $1,336.
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 Las Colinas 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.