CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: UPMC Hamot

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $122
Cash Discount Price: $488
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at UPMC Hamot is $122. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $488. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 State Street, Erie, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$488

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$122

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: $488 (549%)

Insurance Median: $122 (137%)

Cash: $488 (549% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $122 (137% 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	$6 - $102	7%
Upmc Health Plan	$17 - $99	19%
UnitedHealthcare	$18 - $370	20%
Aetna	$19 - $569	21%
Geisinger	$22	25%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan)	$23	26%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$23 - $406	26%
Amerihealth Caritas	$24 - $105	27%
Upmc Work Partners	$25	28%
Pa Health & Wellness	$26 - $105	29%
Fidelis	$97	109%
Wellcare	$100	112%
Cigna	$105 - $325	118%
Independent Health	$118 - $158	133%
Univera	$122 - $358	137%
Intergroup	$528 - $650	594%
Multiplan	$569 - $650	640%

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 $488.
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 UPMC Hamot 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.