CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Lake Chelan Community Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $160
Cash Discount Price: $245
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Lake Chelan Community Hospital is $160. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $245. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 110 S Apple Blossom Dr, Chelan, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$245

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$160

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: $245 (276%)

Insurance Median: $160 (180%)

Cash: $245 (276% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $160 (180% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Medicare (plans)	$8 - $151	9%
Molina - All Plans	$8 - $253	9%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $255	9%
Coordinated Care Comm - All Other Plans	$11 - $269	12%
First Choice - All Plans	$12 - $260	13%
Premera First - All Plans	$12 - $205	13%
Amerigroup Op Only - All Plans	$16 - $160	18%
Coordinated Care Mcaid	$16 - $160	18%
Aetna	$65 - $246	73%
Corvel - All Plans	$68 - $260	76%
Multiplan - All Plans	$218 - $244	245%

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 $245.
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 Lake Chelan 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.