CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Baptist Health - Van Buren

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $9
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Baptist Health - Van Buren is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $9. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 Crawford Memorial Drive, Van Buren, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$9

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $9 (229%)
Insurance Median: $5 (127%)
Cash: $9 (229% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (127% 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
Ar Integrated Providers Ma $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $5 102%
Essence Ma $4 102%
Humana $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 102%
Wellcare and Wellcare By Allwell $4 102%
Health Advantage $5 127%
Ambetter / Centene $6 153%
Ehn $6 153%
Vantos $6 153%
Cigna $7 178%
Qualchoice $9 229%
Ar Total Care (Passe) $11 280%
Caresource (Passe) $11 280%
Empower (Passe) $11 280%
Summit Care (Passe) $11 280%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 211 Crawford Memorial Drive, Van Buren, AR 72956
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals