CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $18
Cash Discount Price: $120
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $120. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$120

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$18

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$13.63

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $13.63 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $120 (880%)

Insurance Median: $18 (132%)

Cash: $120 (880% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $18 (132% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $13.63 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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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	$8	59%
Humana	$13 - $21	95%
Aetna	$14	103%
Amerihealth	$14	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $17	103%
Cigna	$14	103%
Healthy_Blue	$14	103%
Lhc	$14	103%
Medadv-Peoples	$14	103%
Medicaid / KanCare	$14	103%
Medicare (plans)	$14	103%
United	$14	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$14	103%
United_Caid	$14	103%
Va	$14	103%
Wellcare	$14	103%
Verity	$16	117%
Lucent	$19	139%
Ambetter / Centene	$25	183%
Workcomp_Saints	$31	227%
Lsufirst	$37	271%
Gilsbar	$78	572%
Multiplan-Pos	$96	704%
Multiplan-Ppo	$96	704%
Ppoplus	$98	719%
Stjude	$104	763%
Bayou-Med	$112	822%
Dma	$112	822%
Lsu	$112	822%
Southern-Univ	$112	822%
Womans_Hosp	$112	822%
Reny	$120	880%
Ehn	$128	939%
Workcomp_3R	$130	954%
Three_Rivers	$136	998%
Workcomp_Strat	$136	998%
Geha	$141	1034%
Workcomp_Fp	$144	1056%
Usa_Mco	$150	1101%

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 $120.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82728.

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 82728.
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.