CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Sharp Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $46
Cash Discount Price: $53
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Sharp Memorial Hospital is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $53. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 11.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$53

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$46

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: $53 (1349%)

Insurance Median: $46 (1170%)

Cash: $53 (1349% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $46 (1170% 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 1170% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1070%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
California Health And Wellness	$1 - $52	25%
Aetna	$10 - $54	254%
Health Net	$10 - $52	254%
Molina	$10 - $44	254%
UnitedHealthcare	$12 - $49	305%
Multiplan	$20 - $28	509%
Managed Health Network	$24	611%
Indian Health Council	$28 - $56	712%
Allianz Global Assistance	$34	865%
Medicare (plans)	$34 - $38	865%
Kaiser	$35 - $56	891%
Interplan	$39 - $47	992%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$40 - $69	1018%
Community Health Group	$40 - $49	1018%
County Medical Services	$42 - $46	1069%
San Diego Pace	$42 - $57	1069%
Blue Shield	$43 - $52	1094%
Medi-Cal	$47 - $49	1196%
Cigna	$49 - $56	1247%
Humana	$49	1247%
Epic Americas	$52	1323%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $53.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82947.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Sharp Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82947.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.