CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Ouachita County Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Ouachita County Medical Center is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 638 California Avenue, Camden, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4

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%)
Insurance Median: $4 (102%)
Ins. Median: $4 (102% 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
Aetna $4 - $57 102%
Ambetter / Centene $4 102%
Arkansas Firstsource $4 - $68 102%
Blue Advantage $4 - $68 102%
Blue Card $4 - $68 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $68 102%
Champva $4 102%
Cigna $4 - $50 102%
Health Advantage $4 - $68 102%
Humana $4 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Medipak $4 102%
Medipak Advantage $4 102%
Qualchoice Advantage $4 102%
Tricare $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $38 102%
Va Med Center $4 102%
Wellcare Ahc $4 102%
Windsor Sterling $4 102%
Arkansas Totalcare $6 - $13 153%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 153%
Self Pay $38 967%
Municipal Health Benefit $46 1170%
Amco $76 1934%
Mutual Of Omaha $76 1934%
Qualchoice Exchange $76 1934%
Qualchoice Of Arkansas $76 1934%
Usable Life Group Health $76 1934%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 638 California Avenue, Camden, AR 71701
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals