CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72110
Insurance Median: $236
Cash Discount Price: $914
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $236. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $914. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$914

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$236

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: $914 (856%)

Insurance Median: $236 (221%)

Cash: $914 (856% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $236 (221% 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 221% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 121%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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	$47 - $162	44%
Humana	$47 - $1,140	44%
United	$69 - $340	65%
Verity	$93 - $456	87%
Ppo Plus	$117 - $578	110%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation	$151 - $745	141%
Gilsbar 360	$164 - $805	154%
Multiplan	$167 - $883	156%
Dma Regional Ppo	$216 - $1,064	202%
Employers Health Network	$216 - $1,064	202%
First Health	$216 - $1,064	202%
Healthsouth Corporation	$216 - $1,064	202%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn)	$241 - $1,185	226%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$242	227%
Bestcomp	$250 - $1,231	234%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $914.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72110.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Rapides Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72110.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.