CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Aurora Medical Ctr Manitowoc County

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $290
Cash Discount Price: $173
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Aurora Medical Ctr Manitowoc County is $290. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $173. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5000 Memorial Drive, Two Rivers, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$173

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$290

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: $173 (195%)

Insurance Median: $290 (326%)

Cash: $173 (195% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $290 (326% 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 326% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 226%). 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
Aetna	$200 - $285	225%
Health Eos Plus	$207	233%
Aurora Caregiver	$240	270%
Quartz One	$245	276%
Common Ground	$249	280%
Everpointe Elite	$259	291%
Healthpartners	$259 - $330	291%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$275 - $357	309%
Health Eos	$276	310%
Quartz Group	$290	326%
UnitedHealthcare	$290 - $369	326%
Cigna	$292 - $460	328%
Hs Technology	$293	330%
Wisconsin Physician Service	$299 - $315	336%
Molina Exchange	$308	346%
Centivo	$328	369%
Health Payment Systems	$400	450%
Trilogy	$410	461%

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 $173.
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 Aurora Medical Ctr Manitowoc County 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.