CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $400
Cash Discount Price: $457
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr is $400. 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 4.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Prospect Place, Coronado, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$457

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$400

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: $400 (450%)

Cash: $457 (514% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $400 (450% 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 450% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 350%). 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.

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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
Aetna	$181 - $457	204%
Health Net	$181 - $457	204%
Community Health Group	$256 - $457	288%
Blue Shield	$335 - $389	377%
Molina	$335 - $426	377%
UnitedHealthcare	$371	417%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$389 - $597	438%
Kaiser	$400	450%
Medi-Cal	$404	454%
Allianz Global Assistance	$420	472%
Multiplan	$426	479%
California Health And Wellness	$457	514%
San Diego Pace	$469	527%
Epic Americas	$487	548%
Cigna	$597	671%
County Medical Services	$597	671%

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 Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr 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.