CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $40
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.18x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at University of Alabama Hospital is $40. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 10.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$40

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%)
Insurance Median: $40 (1018%)
Ins. Median: $40 (1018% 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 1018% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 918%). 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
Birmingham Fc $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 102%
Cigna $4 - $54 102%
Cooper Green $4 102%
Davita Villagehealth $4 102%
Humana $4 - $68 102%
Jefferson County Sheriff $4 102%
Triwest $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $44 102%
Viva $4 - $8 102%
Ambetter / Centene $5 127%
University Of Alabama $16 - $40 407%
Aetna $20 - $49 509%
Coventry $21 - $65 534%
North Alabama Managed Care $21 - $52 534%
Comp One $23 - $58 585%
Alamed $24 - $60 611%
Construction Claims Management $24 - $60 611%
Corvel $26 - $64 662%
Evolutions $26 - $72 662%
Healthcare Alliance $26 - $64 662%
Multiplan $26 - $66 662%
Novanet $26 - $72 662%
Prime Health Services $26 - $72 662%
Select Value Care $26 - $64 662%
Starcare $26 - $64 662%
Tethys $26 - $64 662%
Department Of Labor $27 - $68 687%
Geha $27 - $68 687%
Gulf Health Plans $27 - $68 687%
Heritage Summit Health $27 - $68 687%
Mississippi Physicians $27 - $68 687%
Phifer $27 - $68 687%
Preferred Health Partnership $27 - $68 687%
Southern Nuclear $27 - $68 687%
Vantage Health Plan $27 - $68 687%
Galaxy Health Network $29 - $72 738%
National Provider Network $29 - $72 738%
North Mississippi Health Link $29 - $72 738%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals