CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, sodium

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84295 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84295
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $147
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, sodium at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $147. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$147

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$4.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $4.81 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $147 (3056%)
Insurance Median: $5 (104%)
Cash: $147 (3056% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (104% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $4.81 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 - $18 104%
Amerigroup $5 104%
Amerihealth Mercy La Lacare $5 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $10 104%
Devoted Health $5 104%
Dignity Care Corporation $5 104%
Humana $5 - $6 104%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Inc. $5 104%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $5 104%
United $5 - $33 104%
United Va Ccn $5 104%
Vantage Health Plan $5 - $13 104%
Wellcare $5 104%
Medical Development International $6 125%
Universal Healthcare $6 125%
Allegiance Health Management $9 187%
Verity $44 915%
Cigna $46 956%
Ppo Plus $56 1164%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation $72 1497%
Gilsbar 360 $78 1622%
Multiplan $80 - $85 1663%
Dma Regional Ppo $103 2141%
Employers Health Network $103 2141%
First Health $103 2141%
Healthsouth Corporation $103 2141%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn) $115 2391%
Bestcomp $119 2474%

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