CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: University of Colorado Hospital Authority

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $218
Cash Discount Price: $316
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at University of Colorado Hospital Authority is $218. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $316. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$316

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$218

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: $316 (355%)

Insurance Median: $218 (245%)

Cash: $316 (355% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $218 (245% 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 245% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 145%). 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$28 - $531	31%
Select Health	$61 - $88	69%
UnitedHealthcare	$86 - $751	97%
Aetna	$88 - $119	99%
Cigna	$88 - $469	99%
Cms	$88	99%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$88 - $479	99%
Devoted Health	$88	99%
Humana	$88	99%
Kaiser	$88 - $530	99%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$295 - $461	332%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$349 - $372	393%
Kaiser Public Option	$353	397%
Phcs	$497	559%
Multiplan	$542	610%
First Health	$632	711%
Midlands Choice	$632	711%

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 $316.
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 University of Colorado Hospital Authority 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.