CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $105
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.70x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $105. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 3.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$105

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$6.48

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6.48 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $105 (1620%)
Insurance Median: $24 (370%)
Cash: $105 (1620% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (370% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $6.48 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 370% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 270%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $6 - $24 93%
Amerihealth Mercy La Lacare $6 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $14 93%
Devoted Health $6 93%
Humana $6 - $9 93%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $6 93%
United $6 - $108 93%
United Va Ccn $6 93%
Vantage Health Plan $6 - $17 93%
Amerigroup $7 108%
Dignity Care Corporation $7 108%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Inc. $7 108%
Medical Development International $7 108%
Wellcare $7 108%
Universal Healthcare $8 123%
Allegiance Health Management $12 185%
Verity $27 - $145 417%
Cigna $28 - $151 432%
Ppo Plus $35 - $184 540%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation $45 - $237 694%
Gilsbar 360 $48 - $256 741%
Multiplan $49 - $281 756%
Dma Regional Ppo $64 - $339 988%
Employers Health Network $64 - $339 988%
First Health $64 - $339 988%
Healthsouth Corporation $64 - $339 988%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn) $71 - $377 1096%
Bestcomp $74 - $392 1142%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals