CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Lehigh Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $96
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Lehigh Valley Hospital is $96. 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 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 South Cedar Crest Boulevard, Allentown, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$96

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: $96 (108%)

Ins. Median: $96 (108% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
UnitedHealthcare	$11 - $312	12%
Amerihealth Caritas	$17 - $28	19%
Geisinger	$19 - $404	21%
Highmark Wholecare/Gateway	$20	22%
Jefferson Health Partners	$21 - $184	24%
Pa Health & Wellness	$21	24%
Aetna	$22 - $509	25%
Keystone First	$22	25%
Upmc	$25 - $447	28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33 - $92	37%
Cigna	$78	88%
Amerihealth	$92 - $95	103%
Ibc	$92 - $212	103%
Highmark Blue Shield	$94 - $297	106%
Devoted Health	$97	109%
Humana	$97	109%
Gateway	$98	110%
Emblem	$99 - $410	111%
Pa Health & Wellness (Allwell)	$101	114%
Ambetter / Centene	$279	314%
Valley Preferred	$536	603%

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 Lehigh Valley 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.