CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: South Brooklyn Health

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $78
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at South Brooklyn Health is $78. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2601 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$78

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%)

Insurance Median: $78 (88%)

Ins. Median: $78 (88% 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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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Aetna	$7 - $1,131	8%
Healthfirst	$8 - $174	9%
Amidacare	$10 - $78	11%
Emblem	$10 - $156	11%
Wellcare	$10 - $32	11%
Metroplus	$12 - $174	13%
Fidelis	$14 - $174	16%
Oscar	$14 - $156	16%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$34 - $187	38%
Cigna	$42 - $175	47%
Carelon	$78 - $152	88%
Senior Whole Health	$78	88%
United	$78 - $187	88%
United Behavioral Health	$78 - $85	88%
Affinity	$79 - $174	89%
Carelon (Amida Care)	$79	89%
Vnsny	$79 - $199	89%
Oxford	$93 - $140	105%
Vaccn	$104	117%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living	$108	121%
Centerlight	$117	132%
Elderplan	$152 - $208	171%
Magnacare	$175	197%
Multiplan	$187	210%
Local 1199	$199	224%
Villagecare Max	$199	224%

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 $X.
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 South Brooklyn Health 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.