CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $107
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $107. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$107

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$4.76

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $4.76 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $107 (2248%)
Insurance Median: $7 (147%)
Cash: $107 (2248% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (147% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $4.76 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 $5 - $17 105%
Amerigroup $5 105%
Amerihealth Mercy La Lacare $5 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $10 105%
Devoted Health $5 105%
Dignity Care Corporation $5 105%
Humana $5 - $6 105%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Inc. $5 105%
Medical Development International $5 105%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $5 105%
United $5 - $33 105%
United Va Ccn $5 105%
Vantage Health Plan $5 - $13 105%
Wellcare $5 105%
Universal Healthcare $6 126%
Allegiance Health Management $9 189%
Verity $20 - $44 420%
Cigna $21 - $46 441%
Ppo Plus $26 - $56 546%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation $33 - $72 693%
Gilsbar 360 $36 - $78 756%
Multiplan $37 - $85 777%
Dma Regional Ppo $48 - $103 1008%
Employers Health Network $48 - $103 1008%
First Health $48 - $103 1008%
Healthsouth Corporation $48 - $103 1008%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn) $53 - $115 1113%
Bestcomp $55 - $119 1155%

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