CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $210
Cash Discount Price: $118
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital is $210. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $118. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 388 Ben Bolt Avenue, Tazewell, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$118

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$210

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: $118 (133%)

Insurance Median: $210 (236%)

Cash: $118 (133% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $210 (236% 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 236% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 136%). 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
Corvel	$21	24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$23 - $459	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	$76 - $242	85%
Allcare	$81	91%
Gateway - Tier 3	$172 - $200	193%
Vhn - Ultra	$194 - $226	218%
Cigna	$199 - $246	224%
Connecticare	$219 - $255	246%
Vhn - Plus	$241 - $280	271%
Gateway - Tier 2	$250 - $291	281%
Vhn	$250 - $291	281%
Integrated Health Plan	$266 - $309	299%
Vhn - Link	$282 - $328	317%
Gateway - Tier 1	$297 - $346	334%
Vhn - Secondary Payors	$297 - $346	334%
National Provider Network	$300 - $349	337%

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 $118.
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 Tazewell Community 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.