CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $281
Cash Discount Price: $1,266
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center is $281. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,266. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 215 W Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,266

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$281

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: $1,266 (1424%)

Insurance Median: $281 (316%)

Cash: $1,266 (1424% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $281 (316% 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 316% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 216%). 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	$20	22%
Gold Coast Health Plan	$20	22%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$50 - $180	56%
Medcare Partners	$50 - $330	56%
Aetna	$59 - $2,201	66%
United	$93 - $618	105%
Health Net	$135 - $896	152%
First Health	$225 - $1,761	253%
Choicecare Network	$232 - $1,540	261%
Blue Shield	$260 - $371	292%
Multiplan	$265 - $2,091	298%
Ppo Next	$265 - $1,761	298%
Interplan Corporation	$298 - $1,981	335%
Ventura County Foundation	$298 - $1,981	335%
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 $1,266.
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 Los Robles Hospital & 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.