CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Parkview Medical Center, Inc

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $88
Cash Discount Price: $128
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Parkview Medical Center, Inc is $88. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $128. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 W 16Th St, Pueblo, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$128

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$88

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: $128 (144%)

Insurance Median: $88 (99%)

Cash: $128 (144% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $88 (99% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$34 - $88	38%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$83 - $86	93%
Aetna	$88 - $134	99%
Cms	$88	99%
Humana	$88	99%
Kaiser	$88 - $177	99%
Select Health	$88 - $195	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$88 - $1,155	99%
Cigna	$97 - $141	109%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$160	180%
Multiplan/Phcs	$195	219%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans	$211	237%
First Health	$221	249%

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 $128.
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 Parkview Medical Center, Inc 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.