CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $111
Cash Discount Price: $209
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at College Medical Center is $111. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $209. 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

$209

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: $209 (235%)

Insurance Median: $111 (125%)

Cash: $209 (235% 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	$13 - $266	15%
Healthcare Partners	$13 - $266	15%
Value Options	$13 - $266	15%
Blue Shield	$15 - $372	17%
Cigna	$15 - $319	17%
Kaiser	$15 - $319	17%
Health Net	$16 - $345	18%
Multiplan	$21 - $451	24%
Aetna	$23 - $111	26%
Accountable Healthcare Ipa	$27 - $111	30%
Benevolence Healthcare	$27 - $111	30%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$27 - $2,969	30%
Brand New Day	$27 - $111	30%
Care First	$27 - $111	30%
Heritage Provider Network	$27 - $155	30%
La Care	$27 - $111	30%
Molina Healthcare	$27 - $111	30%
Synermed	$27 - $155	30%
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 $209.
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 College Medical Center 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.