CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Black River Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $147
Cash Discount Price: $150
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.65x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Black River Memorial Hospital is $147. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $150. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 711 W Adams St, Black River Falls, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$150

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$147

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: $150 (169%)

Insurance Median: $147 (165%)

Cash: $150 (169% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $147 (165% 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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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	$6 - $406	7%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire	$6 - $447	7%
My Choice Wisconsin, Inc.	$6 - $235	7%
Quartz Health Solutions, Inc	$6 - $420	7%
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $435	7%
Humana	$8 - $429	9%
Corvel	$66 - $281	74%
Security Health Plan	$67 - $431	75%
The Alliance	$67 - $443	75%
Triology Health Solutions	$97 - $438	109%
Medica	$101 - $431	114%
Association Benefits Solution	$103 - $438	116%
Family Health Center Of Marshfield	$103 - $438	116%
First Health Group Corporation	$103 - $438	116%
Provider Network Of America	$103 - $438	116%
Cigna	$105 - $447	118%
Cofinity	$105 - $447	118%
Coventry Health Care	$105 - $447	118%
Custom Benefit Administrators	$105 - $447	118%
Healthpartners, Inc.	$105 - $447	118%
Multiplan	$105 - $456	118%
Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corp	$105 - $447	118%
Chorus	$106 - $452	119%

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 $150.
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 Black River Memorial 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.