CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $63
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $63. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 2.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$63

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$6.7

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6.7 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $63 (940%)
Insurance Median: $16 (239%)
Cash: $63 (940% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (239% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $6.7 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 239% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 139%). 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
Humana $6 - $9 90%
Aetna $7 - $25 104%
Amerigroup $7 104%
Amerihealth Mercy La Lacare $7 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $14 104%
Devoted Health $7 104%
Dignity Care Corporation $7 104%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Inc. $7 104%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $7 104%
United $7 - $48 104%
United Va Ccn $7 104%
Vantage Health Plan $7 - $18 104%
Wellcare $7 104%
Medical Development International $8 119%
Universal Healthcare $8 119%
Allegiance Health Management $12 179%
Verity $15 - $64 224%
Cigna $16 - $67 239%
Ppo Plus $19 - $81 284%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation $24 - $104 358%
Gilsbar 360 $26 - $113 388%
Multiplan $27 - $124 403%
Dma Regional Ppo $35 - $149 522%
Employers Health Network $35 - $149 522%
First Health $35 - $149 522%
Healthsouth Corporation $35 - $149 522%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn) $39 - $166 582%
Bestcomp $40 - $173 597%

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