CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $325
Cash Discount Price: $773
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is $325. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $773. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$773

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$325

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: $773 (869%)

Insurance Median: $325 (366%)

Cash: $773 (869% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $325 (366% 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 366% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 266%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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
Geisinger Medical Assistance	$11	12%
Highmark Wholecare	$12	13%
Horizon Nj Health	$44	49%
Medicaid / KanCare	$128	144%
UnitedHealthcare	$128 - $425	144%
Health Partners	$146	164%
Aetna	$204 - $387	229%
Upmc Medical Assistance	$211	237%
Keystone First Chip	$240	270%
Keystone Health Plan East	$245	276%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$273 - $310	307%
Geisinger Health Plan Commercial	$340	382%
Jefferson Health Plans	$366	412%
Cigna	$387	435%
Highmark	$387	435%
Qualcare	$425	478%
First Health Network	$503	566%
Devon Health, Intergroup, Multiplan, Valley Preferred/Populytics	$619	696%
Private Health Care Systems	$619	696%
Choice Care Network	$696	783%

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 $773.
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 Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 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.