CPT 71045 Radiology
X-ray exam chest 1 view Cost
Body System: Respiratory
Medicare Facility Rate
$13
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$36
Office/clinic setting
Hospital Outpatient
$89
OPPS rate
Surgery Center (ASC)
$17
ASC rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
0.18
Work RVU
0.20
Facility PE RVU
0.02
Malpractice RVU
Cost by Location
| Location | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| AK — ALASKA | $29 | $38 — $59 |
| AL — ALABAMA | $23 | $30 — $46 |
| AR — ARKANSAS | $23 | $29 — $45 |
| AZ — ARIZONA | $25 | $32 — $50 |
| CA — BAKERSFIELD | $27 | $35 — $54 |
| CA — CHICO | $27 | $35 — $54 |
| CA — EL CENTRO | $27 | $35 — $54 |
| CA — FRESNO | $27 | $35 — $54 |
| CA — HANFORD-CORCORAN | $27 | $35 — $54 |
| CA — LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH-ANAHEIM (LOS ANGELES/ORANGE CNTY) | $29 | $38 — $58 |
| CA — MADERA | $27 | $35 — $54 |
| CA — MERCED | $27 | $35 — $54 |
| CA — MODESTO | $27 | $35 — $54 |
| CA — NAPA | $32 | $41 — $63 |
| CA — OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA | $29 | $38 — $58 |
| CA — REDDING | $27 | $35 — $54 |
| CA — REST OF CALIFORNIA | $27 | $35 — $54 |
| CA — RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO | $27 | $36 — $55 |
| CA — SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM | $28 | $37 — $57 |
| CA — SALINAS | $28 | $37 — $57 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does X-ray exam chest 1 view cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $13. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $89. Ambulatory surgery center rate: $17.
How much does X-ray exam chest 1 view cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $13.