CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Saint Agnes Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $37
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Saint Agnes Medical Center is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $37. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 5.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1303 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$37

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

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: $37 (941%)
Insurance Median: $22 (560%)
Cash: $37 (941% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (560% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 560% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 460%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 - $24 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $37 102%
Humana $4 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $8 102%
Welbe Health $4 102%
Align Senior Care $5 127%
Correctcare Integrated Health $5 127%
Medi-Cal Healthnet $5 - $6 127%
Geha $7 178%
Kaiser Permanente $7 178%
Advantek Central Usd $10 254%
Blue Shield - Ca $11 - $37 280%
Meritain $22 560%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $22 560%
Allied Benefit Systems $24 611%
Boon Chapman $24 611%
Hap $24 611%
Webtpa $24 611%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $37 941%
Blue Care Network $37 941%
Blue Distinction Transplant $37 941%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $37 941%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $37 941%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $37 941%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $37 941%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $37 941%
St Agnes Nicu Valley Childrens Hospital $37 941%
Coventry $39 992%
Healthnet $39 - $46 992%
Cba Network By Design $43 1094%
Network Health $43 1094%
Allegiance $44 1120%
American Postal Workers Secondary $44 1120%
Cigna $44 1120%
Multiplan $48 1221%
Phcs $48 1221%
Interplan $51 1298%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1303 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals