CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71045
  • Insurance Median: $43
  • Cash Discount Price: $69
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is $43. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $69. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$69

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$43

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: $69 (78%)
Insurance Median: $43 (48%)
Cash: $69 (78% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $43 (48% 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
Aetna $5 - $213 6%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $220 7%
Caresource_In $6 - $85 7%
Humana $6 - $89 7%
Mhs_In $6 - $81 7%
Passport_Ky $6 - $58 7%
United_Health_Care_Ky $6 - $59 7%
Wellcare_Ky $6 - $59 7%
Amerihealth_Caritas_Oh $7 - $92 8%
Buckeye_Oh $7 - $97 8%
Caresource_Oh $7 - $85 8%
Molina_Oh $7 - $93 8%
United_Health_Care_Oh $8 - $89 9%
Caresource_Oh_Insurance $23 - $108 26%
Medical_Mutual_Of_Ohio_Insurance $25 - $213 28%
Parkview_Signature_Care_Insurance $29 - $175 33%
Margaret_Mary_Health_Insurance $31 - $175 35%
Point_Comfort_Insurance $31 - $146 35%
United_Health_Care_Insurance $36 - $201 40%
Beechstreet_Insurance $38 - $220 43%
Cigna $38 - $213 43%
Health_Ohio_Network_Insurance $43 - $213 48%
Custom_Design_Benefits_Insurance $45 - $213 51%
Health_Smart_Preferred_Insurance $45 - $213 51%
Medical_Benefit_Administrators_Insurance $45 - $213 51%
Ohio_Health_Choice_Insurance $45 - $213 51%
Private_Health_Care_Systems_Insurance $45 - $215 51%
First_Health_Group_Insurance $46 - $220 52%
Health_Link_Insurance $46 - $220 52%
Evolutions_Health_Care_Systems $47 - $224 53%
Galaxy_Health_Insurance $47 - $224 53%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens