CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $81
Cash Discount Price: $139
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Christ Hospital is $81. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $139. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$139

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: $139 (156%)

Insurance Median: $81 (91%)

Cash: $139 (156% 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.

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
Aetna	$58 - $232	65%
Humana	$58 - $232	65%
Kentucky Passport/Molina [2097]	$58	65%
Medicaid / KanCare	$58 - $139	65%
UnitedHealthcare	$58 - $254	65%
Wellcare Of Kentucky [2191]	$58	65%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$62 - $270	70%
Caresource [2031]	$62 - $232	70%
Allied Benefits [2163]	$81	91%
Ambetter / Centene	$81	91%
Buckeye Mycare Dual [2171]	$81	91%
Cigna	$81 - $232	91%
Custom Design Benefits - True Cost [3004]	$81	91%
First Health [2041]	$81	91%
Medben [2222]	$81	91%
Medicare (plans)	$81	91%
Medigold Ppo [2204]	$81	91%
Meridian [2185]	$81	91%
Meritain Health [2224]	$81	91%
Other Exchange Plan [9992]	$81 - $232	91%
Perennial [4200]	$81	91%
Poppins Health [2299]	$81	91%
Ohio Health Choice [2062]	$111	125%
Nalc [2178]	$123	138%
Priority Health [2225]	$123	138%
Life Synch [2080]	$139	156%
Multiplan/Phcs [2059]	$169	190%
Amerihealth Caritas [2230]	$232	261%
Bccp [3079]	$232	261%
Buckeye Community Health [2028]	$232	261%
Healthcare Highways [2298]	$232	261%
Sagamore Health Network [2066]	$232	261%
Suburban Health [2408]	$232	261%
Medical Mutual [2054]	$240	270%
Western And Southern [2076]	$240	270%
Geha [2168]	$254	286%
Golden Rule [2161]	$254	286%
United Medical Resources [2104]	$254	286%

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 $139.
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 Christ 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.