CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: City of Hope National Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $39
Cash Discount Price: $65
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at City of Hope National Medical Center is $39. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $65. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 9.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$65

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$39

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: $65 (1654%)

Insurance Median: $39 (992%)

Cash: $65 (1654% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $39 (992% 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 992% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 892%). 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.

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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
Health Net	$3 - $67	76%
Cal Optima	$4 - $5	102%
Heritage Provider Network	$4 - $48	102%
Facey	$5	127%
Inland Empire	$5 - $55	127%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $48	178%
Prime Healthcare Keenan	$7 - $66	178%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $38	204%
Blue Shield	$9 - $89	229%
Blue Shield Covca	$9 - $42	229%
Blue Shield Promise	$10 - $48	254%
Cencal	$12 - $55	305%
La Care Health	$12 - $55	305%
Kaiser	$13 - $62	331%
Aetna	$15 - $69	382%
Gold Coast	$15 - $69	382%
Healthcare Partners	$15	382%
Molina	$15 - $89	382%
Cigna	$16 - $74	407%
St. Joseph Heritage	$18 - $82	458%
Primecare Medical Network	$19 - $89	483%
First Health	$23 - $106	585%
Phcs Multiplan	$27 - $124	687%

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 $65.
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 City of Hope National Medical Center 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.