CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $328
Cash Discount Price: $303
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital is $328. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $303. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 546 N Kegley Rd, Temple, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$303

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$328

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: $303 (341%)

Insurance Median: $328 (369%)

Cash: $303 (341% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $328 (369% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 369% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 269%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Consult Patient Advocate

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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	$26	29%
Corvel	$86	97%
Injury Management Organization	$102	115%
Careworks Fka Rockport	$123	138%
Sedgwick	$123	138%
Midcoast	$278	313%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$283 - $343	318%
Independent Medical System	$303	341%
Cigna	$323 - $379	363%
Curative	$328	369%
First Health	$353	397%
Healthsmart	$353 - $379	397%
Humana	$353	397%
UnitedHealthcare	$353	397%
Imagine Health	$363	408%
Aetna	$379	426%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$379	426%
Three Rivers	$454	511%

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 $303.
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 Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care 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.