CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $50
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $50. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 16260 South Rancho Sahuarita Boulevard, Sahuarita, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$50

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%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $50 (1272%)
Insurance Median: $4 (102%)
Cash: $50 (1272% of Medicare)
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 - $6 102%
Banner Mcr Adv $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $23 102%
Cigna $4 - $6 102%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $4 102%
Humana $4 102%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Mercy Care $4 102%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node Caremore Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node Champva $4 102%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node Mercy Care Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $4 102%
Node Triwest $4 102%
Node Va $4 102%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $4 102%
Tricare $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $5 102%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $5 127%
Ambetter / Centene $6 153%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $6 153%
Node Fusion Network $7 178%
Node J Allen Inmate Health Svcs $7 178%
Self Pay $32 - $68 814%
Coventry Work Comp Al $105 2672%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 16260 South Rancho Sahuarita Boulevard, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals