CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80048
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $247
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $247. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 1.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$247

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$8.46

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $8.46 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $247 (2920%)
Insurance Median: $11 (130%)
Cash: $247 (2920% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (130% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $8.46 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.

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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 $8 - $31 95%
Amerihealth Mercy La Lacare $8 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $18 95%
Devoted Health $8 95%
Humana $8 - $11 95%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $8 95%
United $8 - $99 95%
United Va Ccn $8 95%
Vantage Health Plan $8 - $22 95%
Amerigroup $9 106%
Dignity Care Corporation $9 106%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Inc. $9 106%
Wellcare $9 106%
Medical Development International $10 118%
Universal Healthcare $10 118%
Allegiance Health Management $15 177%
Cigna $16 - $138 189%
Verity $16 - $132 189%
Ppo Plus $20 - $168 236%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation $25 - $216 296%
Gilsbar 360 $28 - $234 331%
Multiplan $28 - $257 331%
Dma Regional Ppo $36 - $309 426%
Employers Health Network $36 - $309 426%
First Health $36 - $309 426%
Healthsouth Corporation $36 - $309 426%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn) $41 - $344 485%
Bestcomp $42 - $358 496%

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