CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Jfk University Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $98
  • Cash Discount Price: $93
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Jfk University Medical Center is $98. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $93. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 65 James Street, Edison, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$93

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$98

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: $93 (105%)
Insurance Median: $98 (110%)
Cash: $93 (105% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $98 (110% 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
Karna $15 - $49 17%
Amerihealth $60 - $67 67%
Cigna $62 70%
Aetna $74 - $386 83%
UnitedHealthcare $79 - $232 89%
Clover $83 93%
Horizon $87 - $427 98%
Amerigroup $88 - $98 99%
Vaccn $88 - $98 99%
Wellcare $88 - $98 99%
United Community/Americhoice $92 - $102 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $98 110%
Seoul Medical Group $99 111%
Oxford $232 261%
Activecare First McO $321 361%
Intergroup $321 361%
Bergen Risk $344 387%
Qualcare $355 - $372 399%
Prime Health $367 413%
Brighton Health Plan $367 413%
Multiplan - PHCS $390 439%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 65 James Street, Edison, NJ 08818
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals