CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Arbor Health Morton Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $185
Cash Discount Price: $247
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Arbor Health Morton Hospital is $185. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $247. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 521 Adams Street, Morton, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$247

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$185

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: $247 (278%)

Insurance Median: $185 (208%)

Cash: $247 (278% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $185 (208% 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 208% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 108%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Comm Health Healthy Options	$172	193%
Kaiser Mcaid	$172	193%
UnitedHealthcare	$172 - $319	193%
Amerigroup-All Other Plans	$182	205%
Aetna	$184 - $351	207%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv	$184	207%
Comm Health Mcr Adv	$184	207%
Healthnet Mcr Adv - All Plans	$184	207%
Humana	$184	207%
Mcr Railroad Mcr Adv - All Plans	$184	207%
Medicare (plans)	$184	207%
Premera Hmo Mcr Adv	$184	207%
Rural Health Mcare - All Plans	$184	207%
Regence Blue Shield Mcr Adv	$185	208%
Molina Mcr Adv	$193	217%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$193	217%
Molina Marketplace-All Other Plans	$235	264%
Regence Blue Shield Ump-All Other Plans	$279	314%
Kaiser Comm-All Other Plans	$313	352%
Molina Mcaid	$331	372%
Comm Health Basic Sub - All Other Plans	$339	381%
Comm Health Pebb	$339	381%
Premera First-All Other Plans	$359	404%
Cigna	$371	417%
First Choice-All Plans	$371	417%

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 $247.
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 Arbor Health Morton 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.