CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $9
Cash Discount Price: $59
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $59. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$59

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$6.48

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6.48 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $59 (910%)

Insurance Median: $9 (139%)

Cash: $59 (910% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $9 (139% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $6.48 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Uhc_Commcoffee	$4	62%
Aetna	$6 - $7	93%
Amerihealth	$6	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $8	93%
Cigna	$6	93%
Healthy_Blue	$6	93%
Humana	$6 - $10	93%
Lhc	$6	93%
Medadv-Peoples	$6	93%
Medicaid / KanCare	$6	93%
Medicare (plans)	$6	93%
United	$6	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$6	93%
United_Caid	$6	93%
Va	$6	93%
Wellcare	$7	108%
Verity	$8	123%
Lucent	$9	139%
Ambetter / Centene	$12	185%
Workcomp_Saints	$15	231%
Lsufirst	$17	262%
Gilsbar	$38	586%
Multiplan-Pos	$47	725%
Multiplan-Ppo	$47	725%
Ppoplus	$48	741%
Stjude	$51	787%
Bayou-Med	$55	849%
Dma	$55	849%
Lsu	$55	849%
Southern-Univ	$55	849%
Womans_Hosp	$55	849%
Reny	$58	895%
Ehn	$62	957%
Workcomp_3R	$63	972%
Three_Rivers	$66	1019%
Workcomp_Strat	$66	1019%
Geha	$69	1065%
Workcomp_Fp	$70	1080%
Usa_Mco	$73	1127%

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 $59.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82150.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82150.
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.