CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $9
Cash Discount Price: $62
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.31x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase 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 $62. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 1.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$62

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$6.89

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6.89 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $62 (900%)

Insurance Median: $9 (131%)

Cash: $62 (900% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $9 (131% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $6.89 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	58%
Aetna	$7	102%
Amerihealth	$7	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $9	102%
Cigna	$7	102%
Healthy_Blue	$7	102%
Humana	$7 - $10	102%
Lhc	$7	102%
Medadv-Peoples	$7	102%
Medicaid / KanCare	$7	102%
Medicare (plans)	$7	102%
United	$7	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$7	102%
United_Caid	$7	102%
Va	$7	102%
Wellcare	$7	102%
Verity	$8	116%
Lucent	$10	145%
Ambetter / Centene	$13	189%
Workcomp_Saints	$16	232%
Lsufirst	$19	276%
Gilsbar	$40	581%
Multiplan-Pos	$49	711%
Multiplan-Ppo	$49	711%
Ppoplus	$50	726%
Stjude	$53	769%
Bayou-Med	$57	827%
Dma	$57	827%
Lsu	$57	827%
Southern-Univ	$57	827%
Womans_Hosp	$57	827%
Reny	$62	900%
Ehn	$66	958%
Workcomp_3R	$66	958%
Three_Rivers	$70	1016%
Workcomp_Strat	$70	1016%
Geha	$72	1045%
Workcomp_Fp	$74	1074%
Usa_Mco	$77	1118%

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 $62.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 83690.

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 83690.
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.