CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: CHI St Lukes Lakeside Hospital

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $136
Cash Discount Price: $437
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at CHI St Lukes Lakeside Hospital is $136. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $437. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17400 St Lukes Way, The Woodlands, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$437

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$136

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: $437 (492%)

Insurance Median: $136 (153%)

Cash: $437 (492% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $136 (153% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$26 - $1,031	29%
Wellpoint	$26 - $132	29%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$27 - $269	30%
United	$27 - $587	30%
Chc	$30 - $686	34%
Cigna	$54 - $874	61%
Renaissance	$64	72%
Humana	$88 - $811	99%
Kelsey	$88	99%
Selectcare	$88	99%
Aetna	$90 - $849	101%
Amerivantage	$91	102%
Devoted	$94	106%
Scanhealth	$94	106%
Kindred	$97	109%
Tchp	$100 - $134	112%
Kelseycare	$119	134%
Ambetter / Centene	$132	148%
Community Health Choice	$132	148%
Harris Health	$132	148%
Bright Health	$135	152%
Nx Health	$287	323%
Tchpchip	$437 - $549	492%
Texastruechoice	$686	772%
Coventry	$811	912%
First Health	$811	912%
Healthsmart	$874	983%
Interlink	$874	983%
Multiplan	$936	1053%
USA Health Network	$1,061	1193%
Mhealth Network	$1,248	1404%

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 $437.
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 CHI St Lukes Lakeside 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.