CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99214
  • Insurance Median: $213
  • Cash Discount Price: $397
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $213. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $397. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$397

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$213

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$135.6

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $135.6 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $397 (293%)
Insurance Median: $213 (157%)
Cash: $397 (293% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $213 (157% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $135.6 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 $55 - $255 41%
Amerihealth Mercy La Lacare $57 42%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $57 - $295 42%
United $57 - $165 42%
Amerigroup $58 43%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Inc. $58 43%
Humana $62 - $553 46%
Verity $110 - $221 81%
Ppo Plus $139 - $280 103%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation $180 - $361 133%
Gilsbar 360 $194 - $391 143%
Multiplan $199 - $428 147%
Dma Regional Ppo $257 - $516 190%
Employers Health Network $257 - $516 190%
First Health $257 - $516 190%
Healthsouth Corporation $257 - $516 190%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn) $286 - $575 211%
Medical Development International $293 - $590 216%
Bestcomp $297 - $597 219%

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