CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $47
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $47. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 1.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$47

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$5.16

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $5.16 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $47 (911%)
Insurance Median: $7 (136%)
Cash: $47 (911% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (136% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $5.16 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.

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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 $3 58%
Aetna $5 97%
Amerihealth $5 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $6 97%
Cigna $5 97%
Healthy_Blue $5 97%
Humana $5 - $8 97%
Lhc $5 97%
Medadv-Peoples $5 97%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 97%
Medicare (plans) $5 97%
United $5 97%
UnitedHealthcare $5 97%
United_Caid $5 97%
Va $5 97%
Wellcare $5 97%
Verity $6 116%
Lucent $7 136%
Ambetter / Centene $10 194%
Workcomp_Saints $12 233%
Lsufirst $14 271%
Gilsbar $31 601%
Multiplan-Pos $38 736%
Multiplan-Ppo $38 736%
Ppoplus $38 736%
Stjude $41 795%
Bayou-Med $44 853%
Dma $44 853%
Lsu $44 853%
Southern-Univ $44 853%
Womans_Hosp $44 853%
Reny $47 911%
Ehn $50 969%
Workcomp_3R $51 988%
Three_Rivers $54 1047%
Workcomp_Strat $54 1047%
Geha $55 1066%
Workcomp_Fp $57 1105%
Usa_Mco $59 1143%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals