CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Western Arizona Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $146
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $146. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2735 Silver Creek Road, Bullhead City, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$146

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $146 (3715%)
Insurance Median: $7 (178%)
Cash: $146 (3715% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (178% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $3 - $4 76%
Aetna $4 - $546 102%
Care1St $4 102%
Health Direct Partners $4 102%
Healthnet $4 102%
Humana $4 102%
Laughlin Healthcare $4 102%
Magellan $4 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Mercy Care $4 102%
Mercy Care Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node Champva $4 102%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node Health Choice Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $4 102%
Node Triwest $4 102%
Node Va $4 102%
Onecare $4 102%
Tricare $4 102%
Veterans Eval Services $4 102%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $5 127%
Node Az Complete Health Exchange $7 178%
Node Health Choice Integrated Care $7 178%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $177 254%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $10 254%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $623 254%
Self Pay $106 - $186 2697%
Cigna $383 9746%
Sierra Health Plan $443 - $531 11272%
Coventry Work Comp Al $531 13511%
Multiplan Primary $567 14427%
Multiplan $611 15547%
Three Rivers $753 19160%
First Health Coventry $797 20280%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2735 Silver Creek Road, Bullhead City, AZ 86442
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals