CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $59
Cash Discount Price: $289
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is $59. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $289. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 214 East 23Rd Street, Cheyenne, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$289

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$59

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: $289 (325%)

Insurance Median: $59 (66%)

Cash: $289 (325% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $59 (66% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $336	9%
Humana	$9 - $93	10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$21 - $310	24%
Cigna	$21 - $343	24%
Aetna	$56 - $363	63%
First Choice Health	$56 - $363	63%
Meritain Health	$56 - $363	63%
Provider Network Of America	$56 - $363	63%
Imagine Health	$57 - $372	64%
Coventry Health Care	$61 - $396	69%

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 $289.
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 Cheyenne Regional Medical Center 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.