CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $295
Cash Discount Price: $1,965
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Good Samaritan Hospital is $295. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,965. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2425 Samaritan Drive, San Jose, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,965

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$295

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: $1,965 (2210%)

Insurance Median: $295 (332%)

Cash: $1,965 (2210% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $295 (332% 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 332% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 232%). 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
Physicians Medical Group	$10	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $139	12%
Santa Clara Family Health Plan	$16	18%
Blue Shield	$115	129%
Cigna	$129 - $1,572	145%
United	$182 - $501	205%
Medcare Partners	$295	332%
Health Net	$458	515%
Nx Health Network	$1,179	1326%
Sutter Select	$1,179	1326%
Multiplan	$1,277 - $1,572	1436%
Humana	$1,375	1547%
First Health	$1,493 - $1,965	1679%
Healthsmart	$1,572 - $1,670	1768%
Intercontinental Corporation	$1,572	1768%
Pha Pacific Health Alliance	$1,572	1768%
Ppo Next	$1,572	1768%
Aetna	$4,973 - $5,074	5593%

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 $1,965.
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 Good Samaritan Hospital 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.