CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Antelope Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $43
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Antelope Valley Hospital is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $43. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$43

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: $43 (1094%)
Insurance Median: $5 (127%)
Cash: $43 (1094% 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
Alignment Healthcare $4 102%
Brand New Day $4 102%
Central Health Plan Of California $4 102%
Citizens Choice Healthplan $4 102%
For Your Benefit $4 102%
Health Net Of California $4 - $6 102%
Humana $4 102%
L.A. Care Health Plan $4 102%
Wellcare $4 102%
Aids Foundation $5 127%
Align Senior Care Ca $5 127%
Ca State Prison $5 127%
Champion Health Plan $5 127%
Clever Care Health Plan $5 127%
Oscar Hp/Providence Health Network $6 153%
Blue Shield $7 178%
Aetna $10 254%
Cigna $18 458%
Blue Shield Of California $550 13995%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA 93534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals