CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $55
Cash Discount Price: $254
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital is $55. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $254. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 36Th St, Vero Beach, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$254

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$55

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: $254 (286%)

Insurance Median: $55 (62%)

Cash: $254 (286% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $55 (62% 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	$7 - $562	8%
Avmed	$9 - $202	10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $408	10%
Careplus	$9 - $88	10%
Clear Spring Health	$9 - $36	10%
Freedom Health	$9 - $88	10%
Independent Living Systems	$9 - $93	10%
Magellan	$9 - $422	10%
United	$9 - $88	10%
Value Options	$9	10%
Wellcare	$9 - $88	10%
Wellmed	$9 - $88	10%
Cigna	$10 - $211	11%
Clarity Health	$51 - $457	57%
The Legacy Companies	$51 - $457	57%
National Provider Network	$55	62%
Three Rivers	$55	62%
Consociate Health	$58	65%
Carelon Bh Strategies	$88	99%
Humana	$88	99%
Devoted Health	$97	109%
Bmi	$387	435%
Multiplan	$562	632%

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 $254.
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 Cleveland Clinic Indian River 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.