CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Hospital of the Fox Chase Cancer Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $99
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Hospital of the Fox Chase Cancer Center is $99. 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 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$99

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: $99 (111%)

Ins. Median: $99 (111% 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
Keystone First	$33 - $109	37%
Upmc Health Plan	$34 - $110	38%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$35 - $264	39%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness	$35 - $98	39%
Health Partners Plans	$36 - $91	40%
Humana	$89	100%
Clover Health	$95	107%
Elder Health	$107	120%
Cigna	$108	121%
Innovage	$108	121%
Aetna	$113 - $217	127%
Wtc Health Program	$119	134%
Oscar Health	$134	151%
Prime Health Services	$142	160%
UnitedHealthcare	$168 - $609	189%
Qualcare	$650	731%

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 Hospital of the Fox Chase Cancer Center 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.