CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Pflugerville

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $291
Cash Discount Price: $324
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Pflugerville is $291. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $324. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2600 East Pflugerville Parkway, Pflugerville, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$324

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$291

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: $324 (364%)

Insurance Median: $291 (327%)

Cash: $324 (364% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $291 (327% 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 327% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 227%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

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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
Superior Health Plan	$26 - $81	29%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$77 - $231	87%
Humana	$81 - $378	91%
Triwest	$81	91%
American Health Plan	$85	96%
Corvel	$85	96%
Healthspring	$85	96%
Prime Health Services	$85	96%
Procare Advantage	$85	96%
UnitedHealthcare	$93 - $373	105%
Sedgwick	$122	137%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$251 - $306	282%
Cigna	$256 - $299	288%
Aetna	$297	334%
Midcoast	$297	334%
Quiktrip	$297	334%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$313	352%
Independent Medical System	$324	364%
Curative	$351	395%
First Health	$378	425%
Healthsmart	$378 - $405	425%
Private Health Care System	$405	456%
Three Rivers	$486	547%

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 $324.
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 Medical Center Pflugerville 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.