CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Dch Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: $28
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Dch Regional Medical Center is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 7.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$28

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

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: $28 (712%)
Insurance Median: $30 (763%)
Cash: $28 (712% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $30 (763% 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 763% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 663%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $3 76%
Aetna $4 - $71 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 102%
Humana $4 - $77 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Simpra $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $128 102%
Viva $4 - $77 102%
Seven Corners $7 178%
Choicecare $13 - $51 331%
Al. Dept Of Mental Health $16 - $64 407%
Cigna $18 - $71 458%
Healthnet $18 - $71 458%
Workers Comp $28 - $109 712%
Healthspring $33 - $128 840%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals