CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Central Peninsula General Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $54
  • Cash Discount Price: $60
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Central Peninsula General Hospital is $54. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $60. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 13.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$60

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$54

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: $60 (1527%)
Insurance Median: $54 (1374%)
Cash: $60 (1527% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $54 (1374% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1374% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1274%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Kenai Peninsula Premera - All Other Plans $36 916%
Kenai Peninsula School $36 916%
Moda Cph - All Other Plans $36 916%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $45 1145%
Moda Non-Cph $53 1349%
Aetna $54 1374%
Cigna $54 1374%
UnitedHealthcare $54 1374%
Rehn - All Plans $56 1425%
Geha - All Plans $58 1476%
Multiplan Primary - All Other Plans $58 1476%
Vnpn - All Plans $58 1476%
First Choice Ppo - All Plans $59 1501%
Multiplan Comp $59 1501%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK 99669
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals