CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $12
  • Cash Discount Price: $68
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.33x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 2.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$12

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$5.16

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $5.16 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $68 (1318%)
Insurance Median: $12 (233%)
Cash: $68 (1318% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $12 (233% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $5.16 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 233% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 133%). 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
United $3 - $33 58%
Verity $4 - $44 78%
Aetna $5 - $19 97%
Amerigroup $5 97%
Amerihealth Mercy La Lacare $5 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $11 97%
Cigna $5 - $46 97%
Devoted Health $5 97%
Dignity Care Corporation $5 97%
Humana $5 - $7 97%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Inc. $5 97%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $5 97%
United Va Ccn $5 97%
Vantage Health Plan $5 - $14 97%
Wellcare $5 97%
Medical Development International $6 116%
Ppo Plus $6 - $56 116%
Universal Healthcare $6 116%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation $7 - $72 136%
Gilsbar 360 $8 - $78 155%
Multiplan $8 - $85 155%
Allegiance Health Management $9 174%
Dma Regional Ppo $10 - $103 194%
Employers Health Network $10 - $103 194%
First Health $10 - $103 194%
Healthsouth Corporation $10 - $103 194%
Bestcomp $12 - $119 233%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn) $12 - $115 233%

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