CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Centinela Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $111
Cash Discount Price: $111
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Centinela Hospital Medical Center is $111. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $111. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 555 East Hardy Street, Inglewood, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$111

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$111

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: $111 (125%)

Insurance Median: $111 (125%)

Cash: $111 (125% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $111 (125% 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
Aids Healthcare Foundation	$10 - $114	11%
Avanti Hospitals, Llc	$10 - $111	11%
Blue Shield Of Promise	$10	11%
Health Net Of Ca	$10 - $163	11%
Kindred Hospital La	$10 - $111	11%
L.A Care Health Plan	$10 - $111	11%
Molina	$10 - $111	11%
Traditional Medi-Cal	$10	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$10	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$37 - $39	42%
Access Medical Group	$111 - $167	125%
Axminster Medical Group	$111 - $167	125%
Blue Shield Of Ca Triwest Healthcare Ccn	$111	125%
Centinela Valley Ipa	$111 - $175	125%
Medicare (plans)	$111	125%
Premier Physicians Network	$111 - $175	125%
Renal Payer Solutions	$111	125%
Tricare	$111	125%
Welbe Health Pace	$111	125%
Brand New Day	$112 - $167	126%
Imperial Health Plan	$118	133%
Aetna	$142	160%
Americas Choice Provider Network	$147	165%
Corvel	$147	165%
Healthsmart Preferred Network	$147	165%
Multiplan	$147	165%
Occunet	$147 - $223	165%
Prime Health Services	$147	165%
Provider Network Of America	$147	165%
Provider Select	$147	165%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$147	165%
Worker Compensation	$147	165%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$156	175%
Naphcare	$173	195%

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 $111.
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 Centinela 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.