CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: St Bernard Parish Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $81
  • Cash Discount Price: $80
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at St Bernard Parish Hospital is $81. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $80. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8000 West Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$80

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$81

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: $80 (90%)
Insurance Median: $81 (91%)
Cash: $80 (90% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $81 (91% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $64 - $81 72%
Medicaid / KanCare $67 75%
Tricare $77 87%
Aetna $78 - $168 88%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $78 88%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $78 88%
Humana $78 - $81 88%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $78 88%
UnitedHealthcare $78 - $134 88%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $81 91%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $81 91%
Medicare (plans) $81 91%
Ochsner Health Plan $81 91%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $81 91%
Cigna $147 165%
First Health Network $162 182%
Zelis $167 188%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $187 210%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $187 210%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8000 West Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA 70043
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals