CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: USC Kenneth Norris Jr Cancer Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $113
Cash Discount Price: $801
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at USC Kenneth Norris Jr Cancer Hospital is $113. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $801. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1441 Eastlake Ave, Los Angeles, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$801

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$113

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: $801 (901%)

Insurance Median: $113 (127%)

Cash: $801 (901% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $113 (127% 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
Aetna	$62	70%
Blue Shield	$84 - $120	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$99	111%
Facey Medical Group	$112	126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$117 - $122	132%
Elite Physicians Group	$224	252%
Cigna	$585	658%

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 $801.
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 USC Kenneth Norris Jr Cancer 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.