CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $245
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,124
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $245. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,124. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,124

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$245

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $5,124 (4797%)
Insurance Median: $245 (229%)
Cash: $5,124 (4797% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $245 (229% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 229% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 129%). 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
United $30 - $2,266 28%
Verity $40 - $3,035 37%
Ppo Plus $50 - $3,844 47%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation $65 - $4,957 61%
Gilsbar 360 $70 - $5,361 66%
Multiplan $72 - $5,877 67%
Dma Regional Ppo $93 - $7,081 87%
Employers Health Network $93 - $7,081 87%
First Health $93 - $7,081 87%
Healthsouth Corporation $93 - $7,081 87%
Humana $99 - $7,587 93%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn) $103 - $7,890 96%
Bestcomp $107 - $8,194 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $242 227%
Cigna $1,672 1565%
Aetna $1,953 1828%

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