CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Womans Hospital

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84520
Insurance Median: $49
Cash Discount Price: $61
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.41x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Womans Hospital is $49. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $61. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 12.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Woman's Way, Baton Rouge, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$61

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$49

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$3.95

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3.95 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $61 (1544%)

Insurance Median: $49 (1241%)

Cash: $61 (1544% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $49 (1241% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $3.95 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 1241% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1141%). 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

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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	$4 - $50	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $49	152%
Webtpa [100127]	$35 - $49	886%
Fmolhs Employees [100257]	$41 - $44	1038%
La Women'S Healthcare [100265]	$46 - $49	1165%
Verity [100266]	$46 - $49	1165%
Aetna	$47 - $59	1190%
Cigna	$47 - $52	1190%
Coventry [100010]	$47 - $50	1190%
Ppo Plus [100259]	$47 - $50	1190%
Beech Street [100260]	$50 - $54	1266%
Multiplan [100258]	$52 - $55	1316%
Private Health [100261]	$52 - $55	1316%
Humana	$55 - $59	1392%
Meritain [100063]	$55 - $59	1392%

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 $61.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84520.

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 84520.
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.