CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $32
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $32. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$32

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$3.17

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3.17 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $32 (1009%)
Insurance Median: $4 (126%)
Cash: $32 (1009% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4 (126% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $3.17 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 63%
Aetna $3 95%
Amerihealth $3 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $4 95%
Cigna $3 95%
Healthy_Blue $3 95%
Humana $3 - $5 95%
Lhc $3 95%
Medadv-Peoples $3 95%
Medicaid / KanCare $3 95%
Medicare (plans) $3 95%
United $3 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 95%
United_Caid $3 95%
Va $3 95%
Wellcare $3 95%
Lucent $4 126%
Verity $4 126%
Ambetter / Centene $6 189%
Workcomp_Saints $7 221%
Lsufirst $9 284%
Gilsbar $21 662%
Multiplan-Pos $25 789%
Multiplan-Ppo $25 789%
Ppoplus $26 820%
Stjude $27 852%
Bayou-Med $29 915%
Dma $29 915%
Lsu $29 915%
Southern-Univ $29 915%
Womans_Hosp $29 915%
Reny $32 1009%
Ehn $34 1073%
Workcomp_3R $34 1073%
Three_Rivers $36 1136%
Workcomp_Strat $36 1136%
Geha $37 1167%
Workcomp_Fp $38 1199%
Usa_Mco $39 1230%

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