CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (two views)

Facility: University of Colorado Hospital Authority

Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71046
Insurance Median: $300
Cash Discount Price: $436
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (two views) at University of Colorado Hospital Authority is $300. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $436. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$436

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$300

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: $436 (490%)

Insurance Median: $300 (337%)

Cash: $436 (490% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $300 (337% 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 337% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 237%). 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	$34 - $732	38%
Select Health	$79 - $88	89%
UnitedHealthcare	$86 - $751	97%
Aetna	$88 - $161	99%
Cigna	$88 - $647	99%
Cms	$88	99%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$88 - $660	99%
Devoted Health	$88	99%
Humana	$88	99%
Kaiser	$88 - $731	99%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$406 - $635	457%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$482 - $513	542%
Kaiser Public Option	$486	547%
Phcs	$685	770%
Multiplan	$747	840%
First Health	$872	981%
Midlands Choice	$872	981%

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 $436.
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 University of Colorado Hospital Authority 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.