CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $584
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $584. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$584

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
$15.08

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $15.08 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $584 (3873%)
Insurance Median: $16 (106%)
Cash: $584 (3873% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (106% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $15.08 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 $15 - $55 99%
Amerigroup $15 99%
Amerihealth Mercy La Lacare $15 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $33 99%
Devoted Health $15 99%
Humana $15 - $20 99%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Inc. $15 99%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $15 99%
United $15 - $131 99%
United Va Ccn $15 99%
Vantage Health Plan $15 - $40 99%
Dignity Care Corporation $16 106%
Wellcare $16 106%
Medical Development International $17 113%
Universal Healthcare $18 119%
Allegiance Health Management $27 179%
Verity $175 1160%
Cigna $183 1214%
Ppo Plus $222 1472%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation $286 1897%
Gilsbar 360 $309 2049%
Multiplan $316 - $339 2095%
Dma Regional Ppo $409 2712%
Employers Health Network $409 2712%
First Health $409 2712%
Healthsouth Corporation $409 2712%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn) $455 3017%
Bestcomp $473 3137%

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