CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Carilion New River Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $172
Cash Discount Price: $110
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center is $172. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $110. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2900 Lamb Circle, Christiansburg, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$110

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$172

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: $110 (124%)

Insurance Median: $172 (193%)

Cash: $110 (124% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $172 (193% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$23 - $370	26%
Sentara Health Plan	$23 - $226	26%
Abh Of Va (Formerly Coventry)	$24	27%
Abh Of Wva (Formerly Coventry)	$24	27%
Humana	$24 - $83	27%
UnitedHealthcare	$24 - $298	27%
Aetna	$65 - $242	73%
Gateway - Tier 3	$70 - $200	79%
Vhn - Ultra	$79 - $226	89%
Cigna	$86 - $262	97%
Connecticare	$89 - $255	100%
Vhn - Plus	$98 - $280	110%
Gateway - Tier 2	$102 - $291	115%
Vhn	$102 - $291	115%
Vhn - Link	$114 - $328	128%
Gateway - Tier 1	$121 - $346	136%
Vhn - Secondary Payors	$121 - $346	136%

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 $110.
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 Carilion New River Valley Medical Center 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.