How much does chest X-ray, 1 view cost in Austin, TX?
CPT 71045 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Austin, TX.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Seton Medical Center at UT (Austin) lowest | Hospital | $301cash | — | ★★★★★ |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin | Hospital | $301cash | — | ★★★★★ |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Round Rock | Hospital | $350cash | — | ★★★★★ |
| St. David's North Austin Medical Center (Austin) | Hospital | $655cash | — | — |
| St. David's South Austin Medical Center (Austin) | Hospital | $833cash | — | ★★★★★ |
| St. David's Medical Center (Austin) | Hospital | $881cash | — | ★★★★★ |
| St. David's Round Rock Medical Center (Round Rock) | Hospital | $1,005cash | — | — |
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What should 71045 cost in Austin, TX?
For chest X-ray, 1 view (CPT 71045) in Austin, TX, a fair self-pay price is around $655, with hospitals ranging from $301 to $881 across 7 facilities. The card above lists each hospital's price, cheapest first, with CMS quality stars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does chest X-ray, 1 view cost in Austin, TX?
A fair self-pay price for chest X-ray, 1 view (CPT 71045) in Austin, TX is around $655, with hospital prices ranging from $301 to $881 across 7 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
Can I negotiate the price of chest X-ray, 1 view?
Yes. Under the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule hospitals must publish these rates, so you can ask to pay the cash or negotiated rate instead of the gross charge. Paste your bill on the home page for a ready-to-send appeal letter and the exact numbers to cite.
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Prices last refreshed September 2026 from each hospital's official CMS machine-readable file. Medicare rate: CY2025 OPPS/PFS/CLFS. Estimates only — not a guarantee.