CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Ochsner St Martin Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $55
Cash Discount Price: $65
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Ochsner St Martin Hospital is $55. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $65. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 210 Champagne Boulevard, Breaux Bridge, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$65

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$55

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: $65 (73%)

Insurance Median: $55 (62%)

Cash: $65 (73% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $55 (62% 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	$31 - $48	35%
Aetna	$48 - $197	54%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$48	54%
Humana	$48 - $79	54%
Medicare (plans)	$48	54%
Ochsner Health Plan	$48	54%
UnitedHealthcare	$48 - $166	54%
Wellcare Of Louisiana	$48	54%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$49	55%
Tricare	$55	62%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network	$76	85%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$79	89%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$79	89%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$79	89%
Zelis	$152	171%
Cigna	$184	207%

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 $65.
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 St Martin 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.