CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Riverside Community Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $236
Cash Discount Price: $1,429
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.65x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Riverside Community Hospital is $236. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,429. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4445 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,429

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$236

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: $1,429 (1607%)

Insurance Median: $236 (265%)

Cash: $1,429 (1607% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $236 (265% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 265% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 165%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

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	$18	20%
Molina	$18	20%
Brand New Day	$20	22%
Inland Empire Health Plan	$26	29%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$50 - $180	56%
Blue Shield	$80 - $129	90%
United	$182 - $376	205%
Medcare Partners	$214	241%
Aetna	$257	289%
Health Net	$319	359%
Cigna	$350	394%
Redlands Community	$429	483%
First Health	$629 - $1,286	707%
American Health System	$643	723%
Healthsmart	$1,143	1286%
Multiplan	$1,143 - $1,214	1286%
Next	$1,143	1286%

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 $1,429.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 71046.

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 71046.
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.