CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80053
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $407
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.61x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $407. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 1.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$407

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$10.56

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $10.56 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $407 (3854%)
Insurance Median: $17 (161%)
Cash: $407 (3854% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (161% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $10.56 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
Humana $10 - $14 95%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $10 95%
Vantage Health Plan $10 - $28 95%
Aetna $11 - $39 104%
Amerigroup $11 104%
Amerihealth Mercy La Lacare $11 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $23 104%
Devoted Health $11 104%
Dignity Care Corporation $11 104%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Inc. $11 104%
United $11 - $162 104%
United Va Ccn $11 104%
Wellcare $11 104%
Medical Development International $12 114%
Universal Healthcare $13 123%
Allegiance Health Management $19 180%
Verity $27 - $217 256%
Cigna $28 - $226 265%
Ppo Plus $35 - $275 331%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation $45 - $354 426%
Gilsbar 360 $48 - $383 455%
Multiplan $49 - $420 464%
Dma Regional Ppo $64 - $506 606%
Employers Health Network $64 - $506 606%
First Health $64 - $506 606%
Healthsouth Corporation $64 - $506 606%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn) $71 - $564 672%
Bestcomp $74 - $585 701%

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