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

Minden Medical Center in Minden, LA currently has 102 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

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

Across scored shoppable procedures, Minden Medical Center's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.2× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is Minden Medical Center's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns Minden Medical Center an overall hospital quality rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Proprietary 129 Beds · rural Updated: 2026-09-01

Minden Medical Center

No 1 Medical Plaza, Minden, LA 71055 · 102 Priced Procedures · 67% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 2 / 5 Stars

Above Fair Market · Negotiate

1.20×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +20% above the fair benchmark (1.20×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

83/100 · Corroborated

83/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 65% of the Time

File Completeness90

Price Logic82

Peer Alignment62

Clean Billing78

Real Cash Discount100

Regional Benchmark Tier

3-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 1.20× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintHigh-HHI Market Leverage

Consolidated System Premium Pricer

Operating in a concentrated regional market (CBSA HHI 6,594), Minden Medical Center commands a 1.20× BaseRate commercial premium across insurers. Self-pay cash quotes, in-state peer hospitals, and freestanding outpatient facilities offer critical leverage against consolidated system pricing.

#73 of 101 in LA · 71st State Percentile#2,005 of 3,385 in U.S. · 59th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 0.95× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 65% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
2-Star CMS clinical rating with 67% patient recommendation (66/100 safety score)
Binding Good Faith Estimate rights under 45 CFR § 149.610 protect self-pay patients before scheduling

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Even at low-cost facilities (1.20× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
Commercial insurance median sits at 1.06× Fair BaseRate (1.5× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.51×) jump +42% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 1.06×)
Consolidated metro market (HHI 6,594) limits in-network hospital competition (Highly Concentrated Monopoly (>2,500))

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

1.5× Medicare

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

Back-Door Captive & ER0.67× Divergence

1.0× Medicare

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

Quantile Tail Spread+42% Upper Tail

Q25 0.95× · Q50 1.06× · Q75 1.51×

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

1.5× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

0.9× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

2.3× MedicareFair

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

0.9× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

2.1× MedicareGood

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

1.1× MedicareGood

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

65% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

2 CMS · 66/100Fair

Procedure Prices at Minden Medical Center

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 102 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	—	$21,296	$30,775	0.7×
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$12,677	$19,087	0.7×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$12,133	$19,432	0.6×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$11,622	$17,936	0.6×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$5,066	$8,223	0.6×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$2,442	$1,840	$1,021	unverified
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	$1,134	$1,134	$13,413	0.1×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$896	$975	$583	1.7×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	$978	$978	$6,109	0.2×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	$917	$873	$2,540	0.3×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$2,118	$773	$448	1.7×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$690	$785	$498	1.6×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$1,595	$773	$511	1.5×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	$978	$668	$3,372	0.2×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$917	$668	$3,629	0.2×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$917	$541	$3,875	0.1×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$451	$472	$272	1.7×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$1,493	$472	$303	1.6×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$1,643	$472	$338	1.4×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$1,389	$472	$343	1.4×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$1,457	$472	$369	1.3×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$1,827	$473	$987	0.5×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$1,142	$473	$1,256	0.4×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$1,522	$369	$242	1.5×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$1,972	$369	$258	1.4×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$1,223	$299	$322	0.9×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$270	$227	$126	1.8×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$192	$227	$132	1.7×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$1,126	$227	$160	1.4×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$1,269	$227	$163	1.4×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$1,219	$227	$166	1.4×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$1,219	$227	$167	1.4×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$1,219	$227	$168	1.4×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$1,219	$227	$169	1.3×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$396	$227	$112	unverified
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$117	$227	$110	unverified
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$863	$227	$134	unverified
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$261	$227	$130	unverified
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$142	$162	$92	1.8×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$224	$162	$92	1.8×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$156	$162	$92	1.8×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$137	$162	$93	1.7×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$300	$162	$93	1.7×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$164	$162	$93	1.7×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$153	$162	$93	1.7×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$137	$162	$93	1.7×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$156	$148	$148	1.0×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$151	$122	$123	1.0×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$112	$144	$151	1.0×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$159	$111	$64	1.7×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$85	$85	$201	unverified
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$724	$336	$347	1.0×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$75	$143	$140	1.0×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$40	$114	$116	1.0×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$64	$108	$111	1.0×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$37	$77	$49	1.6×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$48	$77	$49	1.6×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$55	$36	$33	1.1×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$68	$43	$51	0.8×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$201	$50	$86	0.6×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$18	$6	$5	1.2×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$73	$7	$6	1.2×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$25	$23	$20	1.1×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$59	$43	$86	0.5×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$71	$8	$7	1.1×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$70	$16	$14	1.1×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$81	$9	$8	1.1×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$88	$11	$10	1.1×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$59	$15	$14	1.1×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$69	$16	$15	1.1×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$49	$17	$16	1.1×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$69	$20	$19	1.1×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$66	$40	$38	1.1×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$71	$40	$38	1.1×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$80	$34	$34	1.0×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$83	$38	$45	0.8×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$13	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$55	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$7	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$88	$18	$18	1.0×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$44	$43	$56	0.8×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$200	$12	$11	1.1×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$70	$33	$31	1.1×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$46	$6	$5	1.2×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$96	$9	$9	1.0×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$73	$14	$14	1.0×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$233	$9	$9	1.0×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$60	$3	$3	1.0×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$18	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$37	$3	$3	1.0×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$73	$5	$5	1.0×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$88	$11	$11	1.0×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$88	$9	$9	1.0×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$45	$23	$25	0.9×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$82	$16	$35	0.5×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	$25	$15	$35	0.4×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$76	$13	$40	0.3×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$14	$14	$48	0.3×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$9	$9	$38	0.2×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$125	$10	$46	0.2×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$50	$7	$7	unverified
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$7	$5	$5	unverified

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 102 total

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CMS CCN: 190144

CPT 451

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Fair BaseRate™ $30,775

Medicare Rate $23,504

Self-Pay Cash Request Quote

Insurer Median $21,296

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Minden 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.

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Request Prompt-Pay Quote

Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Ask Minden 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 +$20,335 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $30,775 Fair BaseRate ($23,504 Medicare)

Your bill ($51,110) is $20,335 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($30,775) and 2.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate.

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.

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: 824625698

Public IRS & CMS ownership records classify Minden 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

CMS Overall3/5 Stars (3/5)

Safety Composite66/100

Would Recommend67%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)68%

Median ER Wait117 min

Left ER Before Seen2%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionsame

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at Minden Medical Center. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

2026-04-14·warning_notice
Warning Notice
Recorded
2025-04-10·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (215 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 Quality & Price Benchmark

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

Price Index: 1.22× regional baseline

Quality: 55/100 CMS composite

Notable Payer Contract Outliers (SVD Matrix Anomalies)

Aetna

-41.0%

Median Household Income$37,396U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share7.1%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 83/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 190144 EIN 824625698

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