CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Boulder Community Health

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $38
  • Cash Discount Price: $600
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Boulder Community Health is $38. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $600. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$600

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$38

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: $600 (675%)
Insurance Median: $38 (43%)
Cash: $600 (675% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $38 (43% 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.

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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
Aetna $9 - $1,044 10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 - $714 10%
Clear Spring $9 - $91 10%
Devoted Health $9 - $480 10%
Health Spring $9 - $88 10%
Humana $9 - $88 10%
Medicare (plans) $9 - $456 10%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $617 10%
Medicaid / KanCare $12 - $27 13%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization $12 - $219 13%
Select Health Colorado Public Option $12 - $456 13%
Select Health Value Network $12 - $456 13%
Beech Street Community Medical Associates $13 - $40 15%
Cigna $13 - $959 15%
Colorado Access $13 - $36 15%
Kaiser Ppo $13 - $208 15%
Kaiser Public Option $13 - $170 15%
Multiplan $14 - $839 16%
Phcs $14 - $839 16%
Kaiser $207 233%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Private Plan $839 944%
Integrated Health Plans Bch $899 1011%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Behavioral Health $1,019 1146%
Mines And Associates $1,019 1146%
Three Rivers Provider Network $1,019 1146%
Zelis (Profee) $1,019 1146%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Community Medical Associates $1,079 1214%
National Preferred Provider Network $1,079 1214%
Rockport Healthcare Group Community Medical Associates $1,079 1214%
Usa $1,079 1214%
Rockport Healthcare Group Bch $1,115 1254%
Health Payors Organization $1,139 1281%
Health Management Network Bch Community Medical Associates $1,151 1295%
Health Management Network Community Medical Associates $1,151 1295%
National Provider Network $1,163 1308%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals