How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Hardtner Medical Center?

Hardtner Medical Center in Olla, LA currently has 112 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Hardtner Medical Center's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Hardtner Medical Center's median negotiated commercial rate is 0.9× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

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Hardtner Medical Center

1102 N Pine Road, Olla, LA 71465 · 112 Priced Procedures · 89% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating

Good Deal · Below Fair Market

0.91×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are 9% below the fair benchmark (0.91×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

87/100 · Verified

87/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 3% of the Time

File Completeness100

Price Logic82

Peer Alignment73

Clean Billing79

Real Cash Discount100

Regional Value Leader

Balances commercial hospital prices against CMS clinical safety, infection control, and patient experience.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintLow Shoppable & Low Captive Rates

Uniform Value Leader · Low-Cost Across Departments

Hardtner Medical Center maintains low, disciplined commercial pricing across both routine shoppable procedures (0.9× Medicare, p50 0.87× Fair BaseRate) and emergency/ancillary services (1.1× Medicare, p75 1.04× Fair BaseRate). Both insured and self-pay patients benefit from below-benchmark rates across departments.

#31 of 101 in LA · 29th State Percentile#718 of 3,385 in U.S. · 21st National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Elective shoppable care is priced 9% below peer Fair BaseRate (0.91×)
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 3% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
CMS clinical safety score (74/100 safety score) with 89% patient recommendation
Binding Good Faith Estimate rights under 45 CFR § 149.610 protect self-pay patients before scheduling

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 1.1× markup over Medicare rates
Captive ER (1.3×) & laboratory (1.2×) services average 1.22× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (0.9×)
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.04×) jump +20% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 0.87×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 12.6× Medicare (14¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

0.9× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER1.22× Divergence

1.1× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+20% Upper Tail

Q25 0.76× · Q50 0.87× · Q75 1.04×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

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Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

0.9× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

1.1× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

1.0× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

1.3× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

1.2× MedicareGood

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

1.1× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

3% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

3 CMS · 74/100Fair

Procedure Prices at Hardtner Medical Center

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 112 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	—	$11,901	$13,413	0.9×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	—	$11,901	$13,523	0.9×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	$2,654	$2,737	$3,372	0.8×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	—	$2,498	$2,680	0.9×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$2,226	$2,226	$3,629	unverified
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	—	$2,022	$2,540	0.8×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	$1,956	$1,956	$3,446	0.6×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	$1,813	$1,813	$6,109	0.3×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$1,428	$1,428	$3,875	unverified
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	—	$909	$1,021	0.9×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	—	$891	$1,453	0.6×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$786	$786	$987	0.8×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	—	$625	$855	0.7×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$599	$599	$1,256	0.5×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	—	$482	$583	0.8×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$471	$471	$981	0.5×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$2,164	$382	$448	0.9×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$719	$388	$498	0.8×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$3,158	$382	$511	0.7×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	—	$253	$231	1.1×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$905	$233	$272	0.9×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$1,135	$233	$303	0.8×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$2,135	$233	$338	0.7×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$1,931	$233	$343	0.7×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$2,344	$233	$369	0.6×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$1,844	$182	$242	0.8×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$2,201	$182	$258	0.7×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$244	$112	$110	1.0×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$582	$112	$112	1.0×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$567	$112	$126	0.9×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$678	$112	$130	0.9×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$655	$112	$132	0.8×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$729	$112	$134	0.8×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$128	$131	$166	0.8×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$205	$131	$173	0.8×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$280	$131	$181	0.7×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	—	$106	$148	0.7×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$230	$131	$185	0.7×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$239	$88	$123	0.7×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$1,402	$112	$160	0.7×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$1,717	$112	$163	0.7×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$1,915	$112	$166	0.7×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$1,830	$112	$167	0.7×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$1,823	$112	$168	0.7×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$1,833	$112	$169	0.7×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$200	$80	$92	0.9×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$365	$80	$92	0.9×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$283	$80	$92	0.9×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$273	$80	$93	0.9×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$388	$80	$93	0.9×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$412	$80	$93	0.9×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$393	$80	$93	0.9×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$283	$80	$93	0.9×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$92	$92	$201	0.5×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$241	$114	$116	1.0×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$99	$99	$203	0.5×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$60	$60	$25	2.4×
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	—	$55	$25	2.2×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$106	$78	$86	0.9×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$125	$38	$40	0.9×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$68	$47	$51	0.9×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$123	$34	$38	0.9×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$50	$50	$56	0.9×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$120	$40	$45	0.9×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$194	$55	$64	0.9×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$60	$60	$100	0.6×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$902	$33	$31	1.1×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	—	$34	$38	0.9×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	—	$38	$48	0.8×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	—	$38	$49	0.8×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	—	$38	$49	0.8×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$89	$4	$3	1.3×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$140	$6	$5	1.2×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$103	$6	$5	1.2×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$161	$7	$6	1.2×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$110	$8	$7	1.1×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$248	$10	$9	1.1×
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	—	$30	$27	1.1×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$151	$21	$19	1.1×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$239	$11	$10	1.1×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$235	$12	$11	1.1×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$257	$12	$11	1.1×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$170	$15	$14	1.1×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$377	$15	$14	1.1×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$220	$16	$15	1.1×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$366	$17	$16	1.1×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$176	$19	$18	1.1×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	—	$21	$20	1.1×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$196	$9	$9	1.0×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$182	$9	$9	1.0×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$111	$33	$38	0.9×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$162	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$93	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$162	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$107	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$84	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$84	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$32	$3	$3	1.0×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	—	$8	$8	1.0×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$118	$5	$5	1.0×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	—	$13	$14	0.9×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$106	$30	$33	0.9×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$60	$30	$35	0.9×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$56	$23	$27	0.9×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$54	$28	$34	0.8×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	—	$22	$35	0.6×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$245	$28	$110	0.3×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	—	$21	$86	0.2×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$202	$21	$87	0.2×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$81	$10	$46	0.2×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$288	$26	$123	0.2×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	—	$23	$128	0.2×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 112 total

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CMS CCN: 191315

CPT 27130

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Fair BaseRate™ $13,413

Medicare Rate $13,117

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Insurer Median $11,901

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Hardtner Medical Center’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 274% of 2026 FPL

Above Standard 400% FPL Financial-Assistance Ceiling

At 274% FPL, you exceed the standard 400% FPL tier, though medical-hardship caps (when bills exceed 10% of annual income) may still apply.

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Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Ask Hardtner Medical Center's billing desk for their written 45 CFR § 180 discounted self-pay cash price and Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$15,149 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $13,413 Fair BaseRate ($13,117 Medicare)

Your bill ($28,562) is $15,149 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($13,413) and 2.2× the $13,117 Medicare rate.

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IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) For-Profit / Non-501(c)(3)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

EIN: 720652984

Public IRS & CMS ownership records classify Hardtner Medical Center as a non-501(c)(3) facility. Federal 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) statutory charity-care caps apply specifically to tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals, though state hospital fair-pricing statutes and prompt-pay self-pay discounts may still apply.

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CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

Safety Composite74/100

Would Recommend89%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)86%

Median ER Wait91 min

Left ER Before Seen0%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (41 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

Care-Setting Arbitrage, Bilateral SVD Insurer Leverage & Regional Alternatives

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Regional Value & Quality Leader

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Hardtner Medical Center.

Price Index: 0.48× regional baseline

Quality: 61/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$67,077U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share5.1%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 87/100 · Verified CMS CCN 191315 EIN 720652984

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