CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $236
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $236. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$236

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$3.17

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3.17 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $236 (7445%)
Insurance Median: $5 (158%)
Cash: $236 (7445% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (158% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $3.17 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 $3 - $12 95%
Amerigroup $3 95%
Amerihealth Mercy La Lacare $3 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $7 95%
Devoted Health $3 95%
Dignity Care Corporation $3 95%
Humana $3 - $4 95%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Inc. $3 95%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $3 95%
United $3 - $93 95%
United Va Ccn $3 95%
Vantage Health Plan $3 - $8 95%
Wellcare $3 95%
Medical Development International $4 126%
Universal Healthcare $4 126%
Allegiance Health Management $6 189%
Verity $16 - $125 505%
Cigna $17 - $130 536%
Ppo Plus $21 - $158 662%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation $27 - $204 852%
Gilsbar 360 $29 - $221 915%
Multiplan $30 - $242 946%
Dma Regional Ppo $38 - $291 1199%
Employers Health Network $38 - $291 1199%
First Health $38 - $291 1199%
Healthsouth Corporation $38 - $291 1199%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn) $43 - $325 1356%
Bestcomp $45 - $337 1420%

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