CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $722
Cash Discount Price: $1,203
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski is $722. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,203. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 8.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 Lee Highway, Pulaski, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,203

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$722

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: $1,203 (1353%)

Insurance Median: $722 (812%)

Cash: $1,203 (1353% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $722 (812% 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 812% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 712%). 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	$29 - $101	33%
United	$182 - $541	205%
Lifeworks	$229	258%
Universal Healthcare Group	$265	298%
Virginia Health Network	$421 - $854	474%
Aetna	$541	608%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club	$722	812%
Corvel	$866	974%
Richfield Nursing Center	$902	1015%
Richfield Retirement Community	$902	1015%
Multiplan	$926	1042%
Community Care Network	$962	1082%
Graham-White Manufacturing	$962	1082%
Occunet Workers Comp	$962	1082%
One Health Plan	$962	1082%
Patients Choice	$1,059	1191%
4Most	$1,083	1218%
American Postal Workers Union	$1,083	1218%
Phcs	$1,083	1218%
Star Transportation	$1,083	1218%

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 $1,203.
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 Pulaski 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.