CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Springfield Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $183
Cash Discount Price: $172
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Springfield Hospital is $183. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $172. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in Po Box 2003, Springfield, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$172

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$183

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: $172 (193%)

Insurance Median: $183 (206%)

Cash: $172 (193% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $183 (206% 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 206% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 106%). 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	$87 - $229	98%
Mvp Health Plan	$87 - $176	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$87 - $206	98%
Wellsense	$87 - $229	98%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care	$88 - $189	99%
Wellcare	$90	101%
Tufts Health Plan	$141	159%
Cigna	$161 - $238	181%
Multiplan	$190	214%
Aetna	$218	245%
Coventry	$218	245%
Beacon Health	$229	258%
Manage Behavioral Health	$229	258%
Martin'S Point Healthcare	$229	258%

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 $172.
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 Springfield 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.