CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $578
Cash Discount Price: $660
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital is $578. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $660. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 6.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 25500 Medical Center Drive, Murrieta, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$660

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$578

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: $660 (742%)

Insurance Median: $578 (650%)

Cash: $660 (742% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $578 (650% 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 650% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 550%). 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
Kaiser	$18 - $502	20%
Health_Net	$19 - $578	21%
United_Healthcare	$26 - $132	29%
Heritage	$28 - $647	31%
Iehp	$34	38%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$43 - $275	48%
Aetna	$90	101%
Cigna	$578 - $607	650%
Primecare	$642 - $674	722%
Palomar	$757 - $795	851%
Rady_Children'S_Hospital	$1,127 - $1,184	1268%
Multiplan	$1,449 - $1,522	1630%
Sharp_Health_Plan	$1,449 - $1,522	1630%

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 $660.
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 Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital 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.