CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Sky Ridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $338
Cash Discount Price: $1,689
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Sky Ridge Medical Center is $338. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,689. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10101 Ridgegate Pkwy, Lone Tree, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,689

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$338

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: $1,689 (1900%)

Insurance Median: $338 (380%)

Cash: $1,689 (1900% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $338 (380% 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 380% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 280%). 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	$21 - $1,250	24%
United	$138 - $760	155%
Pinnacol Workers Comp	$140	157%
Multiplan	$146 - $1,520	164%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$182	205%
Cigna	$218 - $1,081	245%
Vail Health	$257	289%
Kaiser	$338 - $600	380%
Bright Health	$507	570%
Aetna	$892	1003%
Western Plains Community Health	$1,098	1235%
Northcare	$1,182	1329%
Physician Health Partners	$1,182	1329%
Medical Development International	$1,351	1520%
Prime Health	$1,520	1710%

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 $1,689.
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 Sky Ridge Medical Center 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.