CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, pelvis

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72170 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72170
  • Insurance Median: $405
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,349
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.79x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, pelvis at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $405. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,349. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 3.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,349

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$405

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: $1,349 (1263%)
Insurance Median: $405 (379%)
Cash: $1,349 (1263% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $405 (379% 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 379% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 279%). 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 $23 - $1,012 22%
Aetna $32 - $96 30%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $242 227%
United $245 - $302 229%
Verity $405 379%
Ppo Plus $513 480%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation $661 619%
Gilsbar 360 $715 669%
Multiplan $731 - $784 684%
Dma Regional Ppo $944 884%
Employers Health Network $944 884%
First Health $944 884%
Healthsouth Corporation $944 884%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn) $1,052 985%
Bestcomp $1,093 1023%

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