CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $197
Cash Discount Price: $1,147
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center is $197. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,147. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 215 W Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,147

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$197

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: $1,147 (1290%)

Insurance Median: $197 (222%)

Cash: $1,147 (1290% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $197 (222% 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 222% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 122%). 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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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
Brand New Day	$11	12%
Gold Coast Health Plan	$11	12%
Medcare Partners	$36 - $308	40%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$42 - $138	47%
Aetna	$43 - $2,053	48%
United	$68 - $577	76%
Health Net	$98 - $836	110%
Blue Shield	$141 - $202	159%
First Health	$164 - $1,643	184%
Choicecare Network	$169 - $1,437	190%
Multiplan	$193 - $1,950	217%
Ppo Next	$193 - $1,643	217%
Interplan Corporation	$218 - $1,848	245%
Ventura County Foundation	$218 - $1,848	245%
Cigna	$350	394%

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 $1,147.
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 Los Robles Hospital & 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.