CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $35
Cash Discount Price: $132
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Inc is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $132. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 Wheeling Ave, Glen Dale, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$132

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$35

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: $132 (148%)

Insurance Median: $35 (39%)

Cash: $132 (148% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $35 (39% 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
Highmark Health Options West Va	$6	7%
Wellpoint West Virginia	$6	7%
Aetna	$7 - $87	8%
The Health Plan Wv	$7	8%
Geisinger Pennsylvania	$8	9%
Pennsylvania Health & Wellness	$8	9%
Medicaid / KanCare	$22 - $54	25%
Buckeye Commercial	$33 - $83	37%
Medicare (plans)	$33 - $88	37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$34 - $86	38%
Humana	$35 - $87	39%
UnitedHealthcare	$36 - $91	40%

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 $132.
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 Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Inc 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.