CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $26
  • Cash Discount Price: $126
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $126. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$126

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$26

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: $126 (142%)
Insurance Median: $26 (29%)
Cash: $126 (142% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $26 (29% 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.

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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
Molina $7 - $39 8%
Coventry $8 - $26 9%
Aetna $9 - $42 10%
Clear Springs Health $9 - $27 10%
Health Alliance $9 - $36 10%
Longevity Health Plan $9 - $26 10%
Sinai Medical Group $9 - $26 10%
United $9 - $28 10%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $26 10%
Village Md $9 - $33 10%
Wellcare $9 - $28 10%
Zing Health $9 - $27 10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $40 11%
Uic Physician Group $10 - $29 11%
Dolton Medical Associates $11 - $33 12%
Lake County Physician Associates $11 - $34 12%
Mac Neal Health Providers $11 - $33 12%
Mercy Physician Association $11 - $33 12%
Northshore Physician Association $11 - $34 12%
Northwest Primary Care Alliance $11 - $34 12%
Southwest Physician Group Ltd $11 - $34 12%
Unified Physicians Network $11 - $33 12%
Union Health Service $11 - $32 12%
West Suburban Health Providers $11 - $33 12%
Fox Valey Medicine Ltd $12 - $36 13%
Oak West Primary Care Alliance $12 - $36 13%
Valenz $12 - $35 13%
Campus Care $13 - $40 15%
Healthsmart $13 - $40 15%
The Alliance $13 - $40 15%
Cigna $14 - $42 16%
County Care Health Plan $14 - $39 16%
Healthlink $14 - $188 16%
Meridian $14 - $39 16%
Youthcare Healthchoice $14 - $39 16%
Multiplan $19 - $77 21%
Equian $34 - $77 38%
Zelis $34 - $77 38%
Integrated Health Plan $38 - $84 43%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals