CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $18
Cash Discount Price: $21
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is $18. 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 4.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$21

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$18

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: $18 (458%)

Cash: $21 (534% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $18 (458% 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 458% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 358%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Aetna	$4 - $53	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4	102%
Cigna	$4 - $55	102%
Cooper Green	$4	102%
Humana	$4 - $65	102%
Jefferson County Sheriff	$4	102%
Triwest	$4	102%
United Mine Workers	$4	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$4	102%
Ambetter / Centene	$5	127%
Viva	$5 - $38	127%
Beech Street	$9 - $53	229%
Phcs	$9 - $53	229%
Geha	$10 - $53	254%
Healthchoice	$10 - $53	254%
One Health Plan	$10 - $49	254%
Alamed	$12 - $60	305%
Construction Claims Management	$12 - $61	305%
Corvel	$12 - $68	305%
Multiplan	$12 - $62	305%
Department Of Labor	$13 - $66	331%
Heritage Summit Health	$13 - $66	331%
Novanet	$13 - $63	331%
Pnoa	$14 - $68	356%
Three Rivers	$14 - $68	356%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $21.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82947.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82947.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.