CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, shoulder

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 73030 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73030
  • Insurance Median: $557
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,393
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, shoulder at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $557. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,393. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 6.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,393

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$557

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$88.91

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $88.91 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $1,393 (1567%)
Insurance Median: $557 (626%)
Cash: $1,393 (1567% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $557 (626% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $88.91 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 626% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 526%). 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 $31 - $1,393 35%
Aetna $34 - $111 38%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $172 193%
United $182 - $416 205%
Verity $279 - $557 314%
Ppo Plus $353 - $706 397%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation $455 - $910 512%
Gilsbar 360 $492 - $984 553%
Multiplan $503 - $1,079 566%
Dma Regional Ppo $650 - $1,300 731%
Employers Health Network $650 - $1,300 731%
First Health $650 - $1,300 731%
Healthsouth Corporation $650 - $1,300 731%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn) $724 - $1,449 814%
Bestcomp $752 - $1,504 846%

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