CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $408
Cash Discount Price: $457
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital is $408. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $457. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7850 Vista Hill Avenue, San Diego, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$457

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$408

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: $457 (514%)

Insurance Median: $408 (459%)

Cash: $457 (514% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $408 (459% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 459% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 359%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Humana	$7	8%
Community Health Group	$120	135%
Epic Americas	$171	192%
Molina	$181 - $597	204%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$186 - $548	209%
UnitedHealthcare	$186 - $457	209%
Health Net	$244 - $487	274%
Interplan	$244 - $411	274%
Medi-Cal	$292 - $344	328%
Aetna	$304 - $548	342%
Medicare (plans)	$304	342%
Blue Shield	$339 - $487	381%
Kaiser	$344 - $414	387%
Managed Health Network	$344 - $371	387%
Multiplan	$408 - $426	459%
California Health And Wellness	$426	479%
Cigna	$469	527%
County Medical Services	$479	539%

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 $457.
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 Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital 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.