CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Womans Hospital

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82565
Insurance Median: $54
Cash Discount Price: $68
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Womans Hospital is $54. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 10.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Woman's Way, Baton Rouge, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$54

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$5.12

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $5.12 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $68 (1328%)

Insurance Median: $54 (1055%)

Cash: $68 (1328% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $54 (1055% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $5.12 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 1055% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 955%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance 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
UnitedHealthcare	$5 - $58	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $57	137%
Webtpa [100127]	$38 - $57	742%
Fmolhs Employees [100257]	$44 - $51	859%
La Women'S Healthcare [100265]	$49 - $57	957%
Verity [100266]	$49 - $57	957%
Aetna	$50 - $69	977%
Cigna	$50 - $61	977%
Coventry [100010]	$50 - $58	977%
Ppo Plus [100259]	$50 - $58	977%
Beech Street [100260]	$54 - $62	1055%
Multiplan [100258]	$55 - $64	1074%
Private Health [100261]	$55 - $64	1074%
Humana	$59 - $69	1152%
Meritain [100063]	$59 - $69	1152%

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 $68.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82565.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Womans Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82565.
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.