CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72125
  • Insurance Median: $4,329
  • Cash Discount Price: $9,952
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 40.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $4,329. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $9,952. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 40.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$9,952

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,329

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: $9,952 (9317%)
Insurance Median: $4,329 (4053%)
Cash: $9,952 (9317% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,329 (4053% 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 4053% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3953%). 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 $105 - $7,464 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $242 227%
United $245 - $2,229 229%
Cigna $1,672 1565%
Aetna $1,953 1828%
Verity $2,986 2796%
Ppo Plus $3,782 3541%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation $4,876 4565%
Gilsbar 360 $5,275 4939%
Multiplan $5,394 - $5,782 5050%
Dma Regional Ppo $6,966 6522%
Employers Health Network $6,966 6522%
First Health $6,966 6522%
Healthsouth Corporation $6,966 6522%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn) $7,763 7268%
Bestcomp $8,061 7547%

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