CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Sherman Oaks Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $82
Cash Discount Price: $111
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Sherman Oaks Hospital is $82. 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 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4929 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$111

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$82

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: $82 (92%)

Cash: $111 (125% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $82 (92% 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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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
Aids Healthcare Foundation	$18 - $114	20%
Blue Shield Of Promise	$18	20%
Health Net Of Ca	$18 - $163	20%
L.A Care Health Plan	$18 - $111	20%
Molina	$18 - $111	20%
Traditional Medi-Cal	$18	20%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$41	46%
Aetna	$82 - $142	92%
Alignment	$82 - $111	92%
Americas Choice Provider Network	$82 - $130	92%
Blue Shield Of Ca, Va	$82 - $111	92%
Brand New Day	$82 - $167	92%
Ca Foundation For Medical Center	$82 - $147	92%
Corvel	$82 - $127	92%
Elite Health Plan	$82 - $111	92%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$82 - $156	92%
Healthsmart Preferred Network	$82 - $131	92%
Imperial Health Plan	$82 - $111	92%
Managed Health Network	$82 - $111	92%
Medicare (plans)	$82 - $111	92%
Multiplan	$82 - $130	92%
Naphcare	$82 - $173	92%
Prime Health Services	$82 - $130	92%
Provider Network Of America	$82 - $134	92%
Provider Select	$82 - $132	92%
Renal Payer Solutions	$82 - $111	92%
Three Rivers	$82 - $130	92%
Tricare	$82 - $111	92%
Usa Senior Care Network	$82 - $111	92%
Worker Comp	$82 - $147	92%
Zelis Healthcare	$82 - $127	92%

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: 71046.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Sherman Oaks 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.