CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Orthocolorado Hosp at St Anthony Med Campus

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $134
Cash Discount Price: $322
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.51x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Orthocolorado Hosp at St Anthony Med Campus is $134. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $322. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11650 W 2Nd Pl, Lakewood, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$322

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$134

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: $322 (362%)

Insurance Median: $134 (151%)

Cash: $322 (362% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $134 (151% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$17 - $100	19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17 - $30	19%
Cigna	$17 - $127	19%
Devoted Health	$17	19%
Humana	$17	19%
Innovage	$17	19%
Kaiser	$17 - $242	19%
Medicare (plans)	$17	19%
UnitedHealthcare	$17 - $182	19%
Direct To Employer	$75 - $351	84%
Centura Employee Plan	$91	102%
Peak Health	$99 - $342	111%
Multiplan	$134 - $746	151%
Denver Health	$173 - $207	195%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan	$182	205%

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 $322.
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 Orthocolorado Hosp at St Anthony Med Campus 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.