CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $62
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium 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 $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 1.34x 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
$9

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$6.7

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6.7 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $62 (925%)
Insurance Median: $9 (134%)
Cash: $62 (925% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (134% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $6.7 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 $4 60%
Aetna $7 104%
Amerihealth $7 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $8 104%
Cigna $7 104%
Healthy_Blue $7 104%
Humana $7 - $10 104%
Lhc $7 104%
Medadv-Peoples $7 104%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 104%
Medicare (plans) $7 104%
United $7 104%
UnitedHealthcare $7 104%
United_Caid $7 104%
Va $7 104%
Wellcare $7 104%
Verity $8 119%
Lucent $9 134%
Ambetter / Centene $12 179%
Workcomp_Saints $15 224%
Lsufirst $18 269%
Gilsbar $40 597%
Multiplan-Pos $49 731%
Multiplan-Ppo $49 731%
Ppoplus $50 746%
Stjude $53 791%
Bayou-Med $57 851%
Dma $57 851%
Lsu $57 851%
Southern-Univ $57 851%
Womans_Hosp $57 851%
Reny $62 925%
Ehn $66 985%
Workcomp_3R $66 985%
Three_Rivers $70 1045%
Workcomp_Strat $70 1045%
Geha $72 1075%
Workcomp_Fp $74 1104%
Usa_Mco $77 1149%

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