CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $463
Cash Discount Price: $772
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery is $463. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $772. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 5.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3700 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$772

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$463

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: $772 (868%)

Insurance Median: $463 (521%)

Cash: $772 (868% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $463 (521% 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 521% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 421%). 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.

Billing Status

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$35 - $122	39%
Cigna	$134	151%
Lifeworks	$147	165%
Universal Healthcare Group	$170	191%
United	$182 - $347	205%
Virginia Health Network	$270 - $548	304%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club	$463	521%
Corvel	$556	625%
Richfield Nursing Center	$579	651%
Richfield Retirement Community	$579	651%
Multiplan	$594	668%
Community Care Network	$618	695%
Graham-White Manufacturing	$618	695%
Occunet Workers Comp	$618	695%
One Health Plan	$618	695%
Phcs	$656	738%
Patients Choice	$679	764%
4Most	$695	782%
American Postal Workers Union	$695	782%
Star Transportation	$695	782%

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 $772.
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 Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery 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.