CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $122
Cash Discount Price: $640
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital is $122. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $640. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1680 East 120Th Street, Los Angeles, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$640

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$122

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: $640 (720%)

Insurance Median: $122 (137%)

Cash: $640 (720% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $122 (137% 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
Preferred Professional Medical Corporation (Ipa) Of California	$9 - $67	10%
Alta	$27 - $112	30%
Brand New Day	$27 - $2,404	30%
Care1St Health	$27 - $112	30%
Molina Healthcare	$29 - $140	33%
La Care Health	$49	55%
UnitedHealthcare	$62	70%
Health Net	$71 - $1,202	80%
Heritage Provider Network (Hpn)	$106	119%
Santa Monica Unite Here	$110	124%
La Care Health Pasc-Seui	$131	147%
La Care Health Plan	$131	147%
Blue Shield Of California	$1,118 - $1,819	1257%
Multiplan	$2,181 - $3,206	2453%

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 $640.
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 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community 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.