CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $20
  • Cash Discount Price: $212
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $212. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$212

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$20

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$13.39

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $13.39 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $212 (1583%)
Insurance Median: $20 (149%)
Cash: $212 (1583% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $20 (149% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $13.39 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 $13 - $49 97%
Amerihealth Mercy La Lacare $13 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $29 97%
Devoted Health $13 97%
Humana $13 - $18 97%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $13 97%
United $13 - $73 97%
United Va Ccn $13 97%
Vantage Health Plan $13 - $35 97%
Amerigroup $14 105%
Dignity Care Corporation $14 105%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Inc. $14 105%
Wellcare $14 105%
Medical Development International $15 112%
Universal Healthcare $16 119%
Allegiance Health Management $24 179%
Verity $29 - $98 217%
Cigna $31 - $102 232%
Ppo Plus $37 - $124 276%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation $48 - $160 358%
Gilsbar 360 $52 - $173 388%
Multiplan $53 - $190 396%
Dma Regional Ppo $69 - $229 515%
Employers Health Network $69 - $229 515%
First Health $69 - $229 515%
Healthsouth Corporation $69 - $229 515%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn) $76 - $255 568%
Bestcomp $79 - $264 590%

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