CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, head (with contrast)

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 70460 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 70460
  • Insurance Median: $4,792
  • Cash Discount Price: $11,017
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 26.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, head (with contrast) at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $4,792. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,017. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $179.2, this hospital’s rate is 26.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11,017

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,792

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$179.2

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $179.2 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $11,017 (6148%)
Insurance Median: $4,792 (2674%)
Cash: $11,017 (6148% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,792 (2674% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $179.2 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 2674% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2574%). 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
Humana $121 - $8,263 68%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $393 219%
United $402 - $2,468 224%
Cigna $1,672 933%
Aetna $1,953 1090%
Verity $3,305 1844%
Ppo Plus $4,186 2336%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation $5,398 3012%
Gilsbar 360 $5,839 3258%
Multiplan $5,971 - $6,401 3332%
Dma Regional Ppo $7,712 4304%
Employers Health Network $7,712 4304%
First Health $7,712 4304%
Healthsouth Corporation $7,712 4304%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn) $8,593 4795%
Bestcomp $8,924 4980%

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