CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: HCA Healthone Presbyterian St Luke's

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $265
Cash Discount Price: $1,018
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at HCA Healthone Presbyterian St Luke's is $265. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,018. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1719 E 19Th Ave, Denver, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,018

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$265

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: $1,018 (1145%)

Insurance Median: $265 (298%)

Cash: $1,018 (1145% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $265 (298% 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 298% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 198%). 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

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$25 - $753	28%
United	$138 - $458	155%
Pinnacol Workers Comp	$140	157%
Multiplan	$146 - $916	164%
Vail Health	$155	174%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$182	205%
Kaiser	$204 - $265	229%
Cigna	$258 - $652	290%
Aetna	$305 - $538	343%
Bright Health	$305	343%
Emerging Therapy Solutions	$489 - $652	550%
Kaiser National Transplant	$489	550%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs	$519	584%
Western Plains Community Health	$662	745%
Northcare	$713	802%
Physician Health Partners	$713	802%
Medical Development International	$814	916%
Prime Health	$916	1030%

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 $1,018.
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 HCA Healthone Presbyterian St Luke's 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.