CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Ventura County Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $143
  • Cash Discount Price: $275
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.61x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Ventura County Medical Center is $143. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $275. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Hillmont Avenue, Ventura, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$275

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$143

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: $275 (309%)
Insurance Median: $143 (161%)
Cash: $275 (309% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $143 (161% 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.

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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
Hpn Ip/Op Only Medi-Cal $25 28%
Kaiser Medi-Cal Ip/Op Only $25 28%
Medi-Cal $25 28%
Kaiser Mcal Pediatric Ip/Op Only $28 31%
Clinicas Mcal $32 36%
Americas Hp Mcal Ip/Op Only $33 37%
Blue Shield Comm - All Other Plans $33 37%
Gold Coast Medi-Cal-All Plans $45 51%
Vchcp-All Plans $104 117%
Tricare $109 123%
Alignment Hp - All Plans $112 126%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv $112 126%
Humana $112 126%
UnitedHealthcare $115 - $301 129%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $118 133%
Clinicas Mcr Adv $128 144%
Americas Hp Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only $129 145%
Scan-All Plans $134 151%
Western Growers-All Plans $140 157%
Clinicas Comm - All Other Plans $146 164%
Imperial-All Plans $146 164%
Ntwrk Provdrs-All Plans $146 164%
Americas Hp Comm Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans $168 189%
Blue Shield Epn $213 240%
Cigna $271 305%
Healthnet Comm-All Other Plans $302 340%
Kaiser Comm Pediatric Ip/Op Only $302 340%
Aetna $319 - $550 359%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $331 - $509 372%
Multiplan/Claritev-All Plans $440 495%
Three Rivers Ip/Op Only-All Plans $440 495%
Ppo Next Ip/Op Only-All Plans $495 557%
Kaiser Mcr Pediatric Ip/Op Only $550 619%
Medicare (plans) $550 619%
Hpn Comm Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans $781 878%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 Hillmont Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals