CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Eskenazi Health

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $1,747
Cash Discount Price: $5,003
vs. Medicare Baseline: 19.65x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Eskenazi Health is $1,747. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,003. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 19.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 720 Eskenazi Avenue, Indianapolis, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$5,003

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,747

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: $5,003 (5627%)

Insurance Median: $1,747 (1965%)

Cash: $5,003 (5627% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,747 (1965% 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 1965% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1865%). 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
Aetna	$92 - $102	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$92 - $4,315	103%
Medicare (plans)	$92 - $1,747	103%
Humana	$92 - $1,747	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$92 - $4,610	103%
Zing Health Advantage [1067]	$94 - $1,799	106%
United Medical Resources [3038]	$144	162%
Medicaid / KanCare	$269 - $4,315	303%
Caresource Hip [6004]	$4,315	4853%
Mdwise Hip [6003]	$4,315	4853%
Managed Health Services Hip [6002]	$4,315	4853%

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 $5,003.
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 Eskenazi Health 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.