CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $192
Cash Discount Price: $245
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is $192. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $245. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Children's Hospital Drive, Pittsburgh, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$245

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$192

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: $245 (276%)

Insurance Median: $192 (216%)

Cash: $245 (276% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $192 (216% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 216% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 116%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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	$18 - $204	20%
Aetna	$25 - $225	28%
UnitedHealthcare	$32 - $192	36%
Upmc Health Plan	$36 - $141	40%
Amerihealth Caritas	$58 - $91	65%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan)	$60	67%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$62	70%
Pa Health & Wellness	$63	71%
Geisinger	$64 - $184	72%
Health Plan Of Upper Ohio Valley	$84 - $266	94%
Cigna	$91 - $225	102%
Intergroup	$266 - $348	299%
Coventry/First Health	$327	368%
Saudi Armed Forces	$327	368%
Health Payors Organization	$348	391%
Multiplan	$348	391%
National Provider Network	$368	414%
Private Health Care Systems	$368	414%

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 $245.
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 Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh 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.