CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Baldwin Health

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $21
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Baldwin Health is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1613 North McKenzie Street, Foley, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$21

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $21 (534%)
Insurance Median: $6 (153%)
Cash: $21 (534% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (153% 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
First Choice $2 51%
Bc Pml $3 76%
Medicaid / KanCare $3 76%
Node Champva $3 76%
Tricare $3 76%
Aetna $4 - $78 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $7 102%
Cigna $4 - $16 102%
Community Hospice $4 102%
Hospice $4 102%
Humana $4 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Mercy Medical Hospice $4 102%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node Va $4 102%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $4 102%
Select Health $4 102%
Triwest $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 102%
Veterans Eval Services $4 102%
Windsor Health Plan $4 102%
Us Dol $5 127%
Ambetter / Centene $6 153%
Self Pay $16 - $26 407%
American Employee Alliance $35 891%
Multiplan $49 - $71 1247%
First Health $65 - $70 1654%
Alamed $66 1679%
Multiplan Inc $66 1679%
Coventry Work Comp Al $68 1730%
One Health $69 1756%
Pro America $69 1756%
Novanet $70 1781%
Alabama Wc $74 1883%
Gulf Health $74 1883%
Principal Ppo $74 1883%
Viva Health $74 1883%
National Health $78 1985%
Galaxy $79 2010%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1613 North McKenzie Street, Foley, AL 36535
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals