CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Mc Camey Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $149
Cash Discount Price: $159
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Mc Camey Hospital is $149. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $159. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 Hwy 305 South, McCamey, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$159

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$149

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: $159 (179%)

Insurance Median: $149 (168%)

Cash: $159 (179% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $149 (168% 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
Superior Healthplan	$21 - $68	24%
Firstcare Star	$74 - $104	83%
Wellpoint	$109 - $225	123%
Capstar	$112 - $132	126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$122 - $202	137%
Aetna	$132 - $191	148%
Humana	$132 - $180	148%
Multiplan	$132 - $148	148%
UnitedHealthcare	$132 - $300	148%
Cigna	$160 - $180	180%
Three Rivers Provider	$170 - $191	191%
Galaxy	$180 - $202	202%
Healthsmart	$180 - $202	202%
Swhp Mco	$180 - $202	202%

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 $159.
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 Mc Camey Hospital 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.