CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Gadsden Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $150
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Gadsden Regional Medical Center is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $150. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1007 Goodyear Avenue, Gadsden, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$150

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
$3.93

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3.93 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $150 (3817%)
Insurance Median: $4 (102%)
Cash: $150 (3817% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4 (102% 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.

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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
Bc Pml $3 76%
Medicaid / KanCare $3 76%
Node Champva $3 76%
Tricare $3 76%
Aetna $4 - $518 102%
Amedisys Hospice $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 102%
Cigna $4 - $25 102%
Gadsden Hospice $4 102%
Humana $4 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node Eon Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $4 102%
Node Select Health Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node Va $4 102%
Node Viva Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $4 102%
Prime Health $4 - $722 102%
Southern Care Hospice $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 102%
Veterans Eval Services $4 102%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $5 127%
Ambetter / Centene $6 153%
Self Pay $120 - $180 3053%
American Employee Alliance $400 10178%
Multiplan $560 - $629 14249%
Magellan Behavioral $599 15242%
Viva Healthcare $599 15242%
First Health $699 - $807 17786%
Beech Street $729 - $1,525 18550%
Alamed Wc $749 19059%
Focus Health $764 19440%
Coventry Work Comp Al $781 19873%
Work Comp $849 21603%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1007 Goodyear Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35903
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals