CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $358
Cash Discount Price: $443
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital is $358. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $443. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3800 Reservoir Rd, Washington, DC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$443

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$358

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: $443 (498%)

Insurance Median: $358 (403%)

Cash: $443 (498% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $358 (403% 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 403% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 303%). 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	$88	99%
Carefirst Advantage Inc	$103	116%
Tricare	$103	116%
UnitedHealthcare	$103 - $432	116%
Aetna	$106 - $436	119%
Health Care Service Corporation	$108	121%
Humana	$108	121%
Amerigroup	$120	135%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia	$120	135%
Hscsn	$120	135%
Medstar Family Choice Inc	$120 - $191	135%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc	$358	403%
Cigna	$440	495%
Pfc	$443	498%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs)	$545	613%
First Health	$579	651%
Beech Street	$613	689%

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 $443.
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 Medstar Georgetown University Hospital 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.