CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $111
Cash Discount Price: $144
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at College Medical Center is $111. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $144. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$144

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: $144 (162%)

Insurance Median: $111 (125%)

Cash: $144 (162% 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
Davita Healthplan	$9 - $182	10%
Healthcare Partners	$9 - $182	10%
Value Options	$9 - $182	10%
Blue Shield	$11 - $256	12%
Cigna	$11 - $219	12%
Kaiser	$11 - $219	12%
Health Net	$12 - $237	13%
Aetna	$13 - $111	15%
Multiplan	$16 - $310	18%
Accountable Healthcare Ipa	$18 - $111	20%
Benevolence Healthcare	$18 - $111	20%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$18 - $2,969	20%
Brand New Day	$18 - $111	20%
Care First	$18 - $111	20%
Heritage Provider Network	$18 - $155	20%
La Care	$18 - $111	20%
Molina Healthcare	$18 - $111	20%
Synermed	$18 - $155	20%
Imperial Health Plan	$89	100%
Altamed	$111	125%
Caremore	$111	125%
Central Health Plan	$111	125%
Easy Choice	$111	125%
Prospect	$111	125%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$150	169%

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 $144.
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 College 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.