CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Riverside Community Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $176
Cash Discount Price: $977
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Riverside Community Hospital is $176. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $977. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4445 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$977

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$176

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: $977 (1099%)

Insurance Median: $176 (198%)

Cash: $977 (1099% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $176 (198% 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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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
La Care Health	$10	11%
Molina	$10	11%
Brand New Day	$11	12%
Inland Empire Health Plan	$14	16%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$42 - $138	47%
Blue Shield	$44 - $70	49%
Medcare Partners	$146	164%
Aetna	$176	198%
United	$182 - $257	205%
Health Net	$218	245%
Redlands Community	$293	330%
Cigna	$350	394%
First Health	$430 - $879	484%
American Health System	$439	494%
Healthsmart	$781	878%
Multiplan	$781 - $830	878%
Next	$781	878%

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 $977.
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 Riverside Community 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.