CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: UPMC Northwest

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $91
Cash Discount Price: $109
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at UPMC Northwest is $91. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $109. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Fairfield Drive, Seneca, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$109

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$91

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: $109 (123%)

Insurance Median: $91 (102%)

Cash: $109 (123% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $91 (102% 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	$17 - $84	19%
Upmc Health Plan	$17 - $86	19%
UnitedHealthcare	$18 - $92	20%
Aetna	$19 - $118	21%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$23 - $91	26%
Amerihealth Caritas	$24 - $91	27%
Upmc Work Partners	$25	28%
Pa Health & Wellness	$26 - $91	29%
Cigna	$72 - $118	81%
Intergroup	$118 - $3,704	133%
Coventry/First Health	$127	143%
Health Coalition Partners	$130	146%
Private Health Care Systems	$145	163%
Humana	$154	173%

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 $109.
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 Northwest 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.