CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Saint Joseph Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $183
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Saint Joseph Hospital is $183. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1375 E 19Th Ave, Denver, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$183

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%)
Insurance Median: $183 (206%)
Ins. Median: $183 (206% 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 206% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 106%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $60 - $378 67%
Geha $65 - $245 73%
Preferred One $65 - $168 73%
Kaiser Perm Hmo $78 - $178 88%
Select Health $88 99%
UnitedHealthcare $88 - $245 99%
Kaiser Self Funded $97 - $178 109%
Kaiser Perm Ppo/Pos $98 - $183 110%
Allegiance $105 118%
Cigna $105 - $422 118%
Kaiser Mrp $105 118%
Kaiser Snp $105 118%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $168 - $343 189%
Humana $177 199%
Denv Hlth Med Plan $230 259%
Cofinity $304 342%
First Health Network $304 342%
Private Hlthcare Sys $316 355%
Multiplan Inc $354 398%
Midlands Choice $409 460%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1375 E 19Th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals