X-ray, chest (single view)
Facility: Lindsborg Community Hospital
Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71045
- Insurance Median: $339
- Cash Discount Price: $260
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.81x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 381% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 281%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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 | $122 | 137% |
| Tricare | $174 | 196% |
| Coventry Mcr Adv | $176 | 198% |
| Cigna | $315 | 354% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $334 | 376% |
| Coventry Comm-All Other Plans | $334 | 376% |
| Phcs Preferred-All Plans | $345 | 388% |
| Multiplan-All Plans | $345 | 388% |
| Century Health-All Plans | $352 | 396% |
| Health Partners -All Plans | $352 | 396% |
| Coventry Wc | $352 | 396% |
| Wppa-All Plans | $352 | 396% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 71045 (X-ray, chest, single view) at Lindsborg Community Hospital in Lindsborg, KS, the facility's cash median rate of $260.00 is significantly lower than the state average of $345.00. While the hospital's negotiated rates with major payers like Blue Cross Blue Shield and Tricare are fixed at $122 and $174 respectively, these amounts often exceed the cash price, meaning patients with high-deductible plans might save money by paying the cash rate directly. It is important to note that while the facility is a Critical Access Hospital and a voluntary non-profit, the cash rate of $260.00 represents the most transparent baseline for self-pay patients, and asking for "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling can further reduce the final cost.
The Medicare benchmark for this service is $88.91, which serves as the objective baseline for evaluating pricing markups; commercial negotiated rates in this dataset average between 200% and 300% of this Medicare amount, though specific payer contracts here range from roughly 1.4x to 4x the Medicare rate. Patients should be aware that balance billing is generally prohibited for emergency care and non-emergency services at in-network facilities under the No Surprises Act, and if a surprise bill arises, they should dispute it with their insurer rather than paying immediately. Additionally, since over 80% of hospital bills contain errors, patients should request a full itemized CPT-coded bill before agreeing to any payment plan, ensuring that no unbundled codes or services not rendered are included in