CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $205
  • Cash Discount Price: $122
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center is $205. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $122. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$122

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$205

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: $122 (137%)
Insurance Median: $205 (231%)
Cash: $122 (137% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $205 (231% 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 231% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 131%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Rocky Mountain $24 27%
Uc Health Plan Pb $41 46%
Aetna $82 - $256 92%
Multiplan Physician $82 92%
Tricare $88 - $92 99%
Kaiser $92 - $278 103%
Triwest $92 103%
Cigna $98 - $278 110%
Rocky Mountain Pb $98 110%
Uchpa Phs - Pb $98 110%
Co Choice Healthplan - Lutheran Hosp Assoc $199 224%
Hmo Health Plans $205 231%
Presbyterian Health Plan $207 233%
UnitedHealthcare $257 - $270 289%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $258 290%
Galaxy Health Network $258 290%
Multiplan $258 - $264 290%
Humana $264 297%
Pinnacol Assurance $272 306%
Colorado Access $277 312%
Foundation Health Corp $278 313%
Uc Health Plan $278 313%
Uchpa Phs $278 313%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals