CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (no contrast)

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70450 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70450
Insurance Median: $3,916
Cash Discount Price: $9,002
vs. Medicare Baseline: 36.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (no contrast) at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $3,916. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $9,002. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 36.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$9,002

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,916

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: $9,002 (8428%)

Insurance Median: $3,916 (3666%)

Cash: $9,002 (8428% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,916 (3666% 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 3666% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3566%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$84 - $6,752	79%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$242	227%
United	$245 - $2,017	229%
Cigna	$1,672	1565%
Aetna	$1,953	1828%
Verity	$2,701	2529%
Ppo Plus	$3,421	3203%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation	$4,411	4130%
Gilsbar 360	$4,771	4467%
Multiplan	$4,879 - $5,230	4568%
Dma Regional Ppo	$6,302	5900%
Employers Health Network	$6,302	5900%
First Health	$6,302	5900%
Healthsouth Corporation	$6,302	5900%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn)	$7,022	6574%
Bestcomp	$7,292	6827%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $9,002.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70450.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Rapides Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70450.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.