CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Ochsner Choctaw General

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $38
Cash Discount Price: $63
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Ochsner Choctaw General is $38. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $63. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 9.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 Vanity Fair Lane, Po Box 618, Butler, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$63

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$38

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: $63 (1603%)

Insurance Median: $38 (967%)

Cash: $63 (1603% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $38 (967% 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 967% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 867%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
UnitedHealthcare	$2 - $52	51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3 - $15	76%
Humana	$3 - $43	76%
Cigna	$4 - $52	102%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$4 - $43	102%
Medicaid / KanCare	$4	102%
Medicare (plans)	$4 - $49	102%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$4 - $64	102%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$4 - $64	102%
Shared Health Mississippi	$4 - $45	102%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$5 - $76	127%
Cor Vel	$6 - $77	153%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$6 - $76	153%
Aetna	$7 - $62	178%
Zelis	$9 - $71	229%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$10 - $71	254%
Select Administrative Services Network	$16 - $66	407%
Ambetter / Centene	$38 - $43	967%

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 $63.
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 Ochsner Choctaw General 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.