CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $141
Cash Discount Price: $342
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta is $141. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $342. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 28062 Baxter Road, Murrieta, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$342

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$141

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: $342 (385%)

Insurance Median: $141 (159%)

Cash: $342 (385% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $141 (159% 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
Inland Empire Health Plan (Iehp)	$29 - $112	33%
Blue Shield Of California	$48 - $60	54%
UnitedHealthcare	$99	111%
Alpha Care Medical Group	$112 - $168	126%
Dignity Health	$112 - $168	126%
Epic Health Plan	$112 - $494	126%
Trivalley Medical Group	$112	126%
Vantage Medical Group	$112 - $168	126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$115	129%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals	$129 - $363	145%
Molina Healthcare Of Ca	$141	159%
Adventist Health	$152	171%
Lluh Dept Of Risk Management	$190	214%
Aetna	$406 - $522	457%
Heritage Provider Network	$470 - $515	529%
Cigna	$494	556%
Multiplan	$570	641%

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 $342.
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 Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta 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.