CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99213
  • Insurance Median: $155
  • Cash Discount Price: $316
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $155. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $316. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 1.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$316

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$155

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$95.19

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $95.19 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $316 (332%)
Insurance Median: $155 (163%)
Cash: $316 (332% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $155 (163% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $95.19 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 $34 - $192 36%
Amerihealth Mercy La Lacare $38 40%
United $38 - $124 40%
Amerigroup $39 41%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Inc. $39 41%
Humana $42 - $417 44%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $45 - $222 47%
Verity $68 - $167 71%
Ppo Plus $86 - $211 90%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation $110 - $272 116%
Gilsbar 360 $120 - $294 126%
Multiplan $122 - $323 128%
Dma Regional Ppo $158 - $389 166%
Employers Health Network $158 - $389 166%
First Health $158 - $389 166%
Healthsouth Corporation $158 - $389 166%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn) $176 - $433 185%
Medical Development International $180 - $444 189%
Bestcomp $183 - $450 192%

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