CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $82
Cash Discount Price: $114
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent is $82. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $114. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 St Mary Place, Shreveport, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$114

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$82

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: $114 (128%)

Insurance Median: $82 (92%)

Cash: $114 (128% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $82 (92% 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	$28 - $81	31%
Aetna	$37 - $82	42%
First Health Network	$38	43%
Cigna	$55	62%
Humana	$78 - $82	88%
(Healthy Louisiana) And Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$81	91%
Medicare (plans)	$81	91%
UnitedHealthcare	$81 - $317	91%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$82	92%
Healthy Blue (Formerly Amerigroup Louisiana Inc.)	$82	92%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$82	92%
Vantage Health Plan - Commercial	$114	128%
Verity Health Network – Lsu First Choice	$133	150%
Zelis	$141	159%
Healthcomp Ppo (Formerly Gilsbar 360	$203	228%
Multiplan/Phcs/American Lifecare	$284	319%

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 $114.
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 Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent 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.