CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $574
Cash Discount Price: $1,063
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany is $574. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,063. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 6.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Arh Lane - Po Box 7, Low Moor, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,063

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$574

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: $1,063 (1196%)

Insurance Median: $574 (646%)

Cash: $1,063 (1196% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $574 (646% 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 646% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 546%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$43 - $150	48%
United	$182 - $478	205%
Lifeworks	$202	227%
Universal Healthcare Group	$234	263%
Virginia Health Network	$372 - $755	418%
Aetna	$574	646%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club	$638	718%
Corvel	$765	860%
Csx Hotels	$850	956%
Occunet Workers Comp	$850	956%
Health Payors Organization	$904	1017%
C&O Employees Hospital Assn	$957	1076%
Alleghany Highland Community	$957	1076%
Multiplan	$957	1076%
Community Care Network	$957	1076%
American Postal Workers Union	$957	1076%
4Most	$957	1076%
One Health Plan	$957	1076%

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 $1,063.
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 Alleghany 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.