CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84132
Insurance Median: $6
Cash Discount Price: $43
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $43. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$43

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$4.76

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $4.76 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $43 (903%)

Insurance Median: $6 (126%)

Cash: $43 (903% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $6 (126% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $4.76 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	$3	63%
Aetna	$5	105%
Amerihealth	$5	105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5 - $6	105%
Cigna	$5	105%
Healthy_Blue	$5	105%
Humana	$5 - $7	105%
Lhc	$5	105%
Medadv-Peoples	$5	105%
Medicaid / KanCare	$5	105%
Medicare (plans)	$5	105%
United	$5	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$5	105%
United_Caid	$5	105%
Va	$5	105%
Verity	$5	105%
Wellcare	$5	105%
Lucent	$7	147%
Ambetter / Centene	$9	189%
Workcomp_Saints	$11	231%
Lsufirst	$12	252%
Gilsbar	$28	588%
Multiplan-Pos	$34	714%
Multiplan-Ppo	$34	714%
Ppoplus	$35	735%
Stjude	$37	777%
Bayou-Med	$40	840%
Dma	$40	840%
Lsu	$40	840%
Southern-Univ	$40	840%
Womans_Hosp	$40	840%
Reny	$43	903%
Ehn	$46	966%
Workcomp_3R	$46	966%
Three_Rivers	$48	1008%
Workcomp_Strat	$48	1008%
Geha	$50	1050%
Workcomp_Fp	$51	1071%
Usa_Mco	$54	1134%

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 $43.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84132.

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 84132.
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.