CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $105
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $22. 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 $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 3.66x 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
$22

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$6.01

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6.01 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $105 (1747%)
Insurance Median: $22 (366%)
Cash: $105 (1747% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (366% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $6.01 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 366% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 266%). 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 - $22 100%
Amerigroup $6 100%
Amerihealth Mercy La Lacare $6 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $13 100%
Devoted Health $6 100%
Dignity Care Corporation $6 100%
Humana $6 - $8 100%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Inc. $6 100%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $6 100%
United $6 - $76 100%
United Va Ccn $6 100%
Vantage Health Plan $6 - $16 100%
Wellcare $6 100%
Medical Development International $7 116%
Universal Healthcare $7 116%
Allegiance Health Management $11 183%
Verity $24 - $102 399%
Cigna $25 - $106 416%
Ppo Plus $30 - $129 499%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation $39 - $167 649%
Gilsbar 360 $42 - $180 699%
Multiplan $43 - $198 715%
Dma Regional Ppo $56 - $238 932%
Employers Health Network $56 - $238 932%
First Health $56 - $238 932%
Healthsouth Corporation $56 - $238 932%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn) $62 - $265 1032%
Bestcomp $65 - $275 1082%

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