CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $384
Cash Discount Price: $457
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is $384. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $457. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 751 Medical Center Court, Chula Vista, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$457

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$384

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: $457 (514%)

Insurance Median: $384 (432%)

Cash: $457 (514% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $384 (432% 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 432% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 332%). 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
Blue Shield	$181 - $244	204%
Health Net	$181 - $207	204%
Cigna	$207 - $499	233%
Aetna	$244 - $597	274%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$292 - $597	328%
Indian Health Council	$292	328%
Molina	$308 - $408	346%
UnitedHealthcare	$308 - $426	346%
Epic Americas	$344	387%
Community Health Group	$371 - $548	417%
Interplan	$411	462%
California Health And Wellness	$426	479%
Managed Health Network	$457	514%
Medicare (plans)	$457	514%
Multiplan	$457	514%
Humana	$487	548%

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 $457.
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 Sharp Chula Vista 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.