CPT 71045 is a medical code for 'Radiologic Examination, Chest; Single View'. It documents and enables reimbursement for moderate-level medical decision-making, often involving multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

What factors affect fee schedules?

Factors that affect fee schedules include Medicare & Medicaid rates (government-set), Private Insurance rates (negotiated), Geographic Location (costs higher in urban areas), and Provider Type (hospital vs. private practice).

Where can I find Medicare rates for CPT 71045?

You can view Medicare rates for CPT 71045 through the 'View Medicare rates for 71045' link provided on the page, specific to the 2025 Medicare Fee Schedule.

CPT stands for Current Procedural Terminology. CPT codes are a set of medical codes used by physicians, healthcare providers, and payers to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. They are essential for billing, processing claims, and tracking healthcare services.

How can I find the cost of a medical procedure?

To find the cost of a medical procedure, you'll need the specific CPT code for the service and your location. For accurate and up-to-date pricing information based on CPT codes and specific locations, you can use tools like Payerprice's fee schedule lookup tool. This will help you understand potential costs before receiving care.

What is the difference between CMS and Payerprice?

CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is a federal agency that administers the Medicare program and works with state governments to administer Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). CMS publishes its own fee schedules, primarily for Medicare beneficiaries. Payerprice, on the other hand, is a commercial service that provides a fee schedule lookup tool, allowing users to search for pricing information using CPT codes and specific locations, often aggregating data from various payers beyond just CMS, to give a broader view of market rates.

How do I use CPT codes to understand my medical bill?

CPT codes on your medical bill describe the specific services you received. By identifying these codes, you can look them up to understand what procedures or services you are being charged for. If you want to research the typical cost associated with these services in your area, you can use a tool like Payerprice's fee schedule lookup, entering the CPT codes and your location to get a better understanding of what you might expect to pay or what your insurer might reimburse.

CPT 71045 Fee Schedule

Q: How does CPT 71045 compare to other diagnostic radiology codes?

The CPT 71045 code is part of Radiology Procedures for Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter, involving more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation.

Last Verified: September 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Radiologic Examination Chest, Radiologic Examination Chest Single View Ainage Procedure If Performed With Open Cervical Pharyngogastrostomy Or Esophagogastrostomy (Ie Th

Key Fact	Detail
Service Type	Radiology Procedures Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures
Common Place of Service	23 - Emergency Room 21 - Inpatient Hospital
Common Modifiers	None 26 - Professional component TC - Technical component
Complexity Level	Low
Medicare Fee Schedule	View Medicare rates for 71045
Medicaid Fee Schedule	View Medicaid rates for 71045

National average reimbursement for CPT 71045 by major payers:

$31.99

$26.95

$29.97

$43.90

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CPT 71045

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Michael Tran
U T Physicians
TXDiagnostic Radiology PhysicianNPI 1417376823Tax ID 76-0459500
$71.27Published rate
Geoffrey Mcwilliams
CADiagnostic Radiology PhysicianNPI 1538589684Tax ID 34-6004382
$34.45Published rate
Gurpriya Gupta
Henry Ford Health System
MIDiagnostic Radiology PhysicianNPI 1669769220Tax ID 38-1357020
$28.03Published rate
Ralph Abraham
Richland Parish Hospital
LADiagnostic Radiology PhysicianNPI 1639346174Tax ID 72-1179027
$17.54Published rate
J. Moskovitz
Florida Hospital Medical Group Inc
FLDiagnostic Radiology PhysicianNPI 1407894587Tax ID 59-3214635
$8.35Published rate

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Summit Women's CareDenver, Colorado

September 2, 2026

Contracting Manager
UnitedHealthcare
Commercial PPO

Re: Request for fee schedule renegotiation

We request a formal review of our Commercial PPO fee schedule. The comparison below summarizes our current rate alongside published rates for comparable Denver-area practices.

Market evidence · CPT 59485

Current rate: $152.40
Market median: $147.00
Market position: 61st percentile

The comparison includes 1,284 published rates from 96 provider groups, scoped to OB/GYN providers in a professional, office-based setting.

We would welcome a discussion of our fee schedule and the supporting July 2026 market analysis. Please let us know a suitable time to review the comparison together.

Sincerely,
Summit Women's Care

This code appears in 1 published specialty market.

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CPT 71045 vs. Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures Codes

The CPT 71045 code is part of the Radiology Procedures services used for Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The CPT 71045 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

Code	Complexity	Description
71045-CPT	Low	Radiologic Examination Chest, Radiologic Examination Chest Single View Ainage Procedure If Performed With Open Cervical Pharyngogastrostomy Or Esophagogastrostomy (Ie Th
71046-CPT	Low	Radiologic Examination Chest, Radiologic Examination Chest 2 Views Ainage Procedure If Performed With Open Cervical Pharyngogastrostomy Or Esophagogastrostomy (Ie Th
71047-CPT	Low	Radiologic Examination Chest, Radiologic Examination Chest 3 Views Ainage Procedure If Performed With Open Cervical Pharyngogastrostomy Or Esophagogastrostomy (Ie Th
71048-CPT	Low	Radiologic Examination Chest, Radiologic Examination Chest 4 Or More Views Ainage Procedure If Performed With Open Cervical Pharyngogastrostomy Or Esophagogastrostomy (Ie Th

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 71045. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 71045 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules

Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts

Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies

Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.

Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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