CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Garfield County Public Hospital District #1

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $299
Cash Discount Price: $152
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Garfield County Public Hospital District #1 is $299. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $152. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 66 North Sixth Street, Pomeroy, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$152

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$299

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: $152 (171%)

Insurance Median: $299 (336%)

Cash: $152 (171% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $299 (336% 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 336% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 236%). 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

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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
Three Rivers Provider Network - All Plans	$22 - $282	25%
Multiplan Primary Network - All Other Plans	$24 - $305	27%
Medical Cost Containment Ppo - All Plans	$25 - $315	28%
Multiplan Complementary	$25 - $315	28%
Provider Network Of America - All Plans	$25 - $315	28%
Cigna	$266	299%
Aetna	$299	336%
Coordinated Care - All Plans	$299	336%
First Choice Health Network - All Plans	$299	336%
Premera First - All Plans	$299	336%
Regence Blue Shield Of Idaho - All Plans	$332	373%

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 $152.
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 Garfield County Public Hospital District #1 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.