CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Loma Linda University Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $168
Cash Discount Price: $375
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Loma Linda University Medical Center is $168. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $375. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11234 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$375

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$168

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: $375 (422%)

Insurance Median: $168 (189%)

Cash: $375 (422% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $168 (189% 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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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 Cross Blue Shield	$34 - $170	38%
Inland Empire Health Plan (Iehp)	$47 - $112	53%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals	$52 - $556	58%
Adventist Health	$112 - $167	126%
Alpha Care Medical Group	$112 - $168	126%
Dignity Health	$112 - $168	126%
Epic Health Plan	$112 - $333	126%
UnitedHealthcare	$112 - $159	126%
Upland Medical Group	$112	126%
Vantage Medical Group	$112 - $168	126%
Prime Health Services	$119 - $708	134%
Riverside University Health System	$123	138%
Molina Healthcare Of Ca	$150	169%
Lluh Dept Of Risk Management	$167	188%
Heritage Provider Network	$183	206%
Blue Shield Of California	$331 - $506	372%
Global Benefits Group	$500	562%
Temecula Valley Physicians Medical Group	$500	562%
Trivalley Medical Group	$500	562%
Aetna	$506	569%
Cigna	$533 - $616	599%
Networks By Design	$541	608%
Multiplan	$625	703%
Central Health Plan	$666	749%
Galaxy Health	$708	796%
Health Management Network	$750	844%

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 $375.
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 Loma Linda University Medical Center 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.