CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $35
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$35

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$3.93

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3.93 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $35 (891%)
Insurance Median: $5 (127%)
Cash: $35 (891% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (127% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $3.93 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 $2 51%
Aetna $4 102%
Amerihealth $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $5 102%
Cigna $4 102%
Healthy_Blue $4 102%
Humana $4 - $6 102%
Lhc $4 102%
Medadv-Peoples $4 102%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Tricare $4 102%
United $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 102%
United_Caid $4 102%
Va $4 102%
Wellcare $4 102%
Verity $5 127%
Lucent $6 153%
Ambetter / Centene $7 178%
Workcomp_Saints $9 229%
Lsufirst $11 280%
Gilsbar $23 585%
Multiplan-Pos $28 712%
Multiplan-Ppo $28 712%
Ppoplus $29 738%
Stjude $31 789%
Bayou-Med $33 840%
Dma $33 840%
Lsu $33 840%
Southern-Univ $33 840%
Womans_Hosp $33 840%
Reny $35 891%
Ehn $38 967%
Workcomp_3R $38 967%
Three_Rivers $40 1018%
Workcomp_Strat $40 1018%
Geha $41 1043%
Workcomp_Fp $42 1069%
Usa_Mco $44 1120%

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