CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $316
Cash Discount Price: $361
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital is $316. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $361. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 25500 Medical Center Drive, Murrieta, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$361

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$316

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: $361 (406%)

Insurance Median: $316 (355%)

Cash: $361 (406% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $316 (355% 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 355% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 255%). 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
Health_Net	$10 - $316	11%
Kaiser	$10 - $275	11%
United_Healthcare	$14 - $132	16%
Heritage	$15 - $354	17%
Iehp	$18	20%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$41 - $149	46%
Aetna	$49	55%
Cigna	$316 - $332	355%
Primecare	$351 - $369	395%
Palomar	$414 - $435	466%
Rady_Children'S_Hospital	$617 - $648	694%
Multiplan	$793 - $832	892%
Sharp_Health_Plan	$793 - $832	892%

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 $361.
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 Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs 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.