CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: University of Louisville Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $166
Cash Discount Price: $100
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at University of Louisville Hospital is $166. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $100. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 South Jackson Street, Louisville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$100

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$166

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: $100 (112%)

Insurance Median: $166 (187%)

Cash: $100 (112% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $166 (187% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$64 - $415	72%
Aetna	$70	79%
Humana	$70 - $83	79%
UnitedHealthcare	$70 - $198	79%
Passport	$73 - $208	82%
Senior Care Community Of Ky	$80	90%
Cigna	$83	93%
Essence Health	$83	93%
Va Ccn	$83	93%
Signature	$85 - $208	96%
Communicare	$87	98%
Devoted	$87 - $124	98%
Wellcare	$96 - $111	108%
Velocity	$99 - $407	111%
Key Benefit Administrators	$107	120%
Prime Group Health	$115 - $353	129%
Cshn	$270 - $415	304%
Multiplan	$274 - $374	308%
Encore	$290	326%
Health Smart	$311	350%
Omca	$394	443%
Corvel	$415	467%
National Comp Care	$415	467%

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 $100.
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 University of Louisville 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.