CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $483
Cash Discount Price: $483
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is $483. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $483. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 5.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3020 West Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$483

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$483

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: $483 (543%)

Insurance Median: $483 (543%)

Cash: $483 (543% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $483 (543% 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 543% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 443%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Humana	$363 - $483	408%
Group And Pension Administrators (Under Multiplan) (Primary)	$372	418%
Multiplan (Pchs)	$372	418%
Multiplan	$406	457%
Aetna	$483	543%
Ambetter / Centene	$483	543%
Amerigroup	$483	543%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$483	543%
Cigna	$483	543%
Friday Health Commercial (Ppo & Epo)	$483	543%
Healthcare Highways	$483	543%
Healthscope	$483	543%
Medicare (plans)	$483	543%
Molina Exchange	$483	543%
Oscar Healthcare	$483	543%
Scott & White Health Plan	$483	543%
Southwestern Health Resources (Paid Under United Hc)	$483	543%
Superior	$483	543%
Texas Plus (Universal American)(Includes Wellcare - Merged With Texan Plus Eff 1/1/19)	$483	543%
UnitedHealthcare	$483	543%
Wellmed	$483	543%

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 $483.
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 Methodist Rehabilitation 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.