CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Adventist Health Simi Valley

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $11
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Adventist Health Simi Valley is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 4.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2975 N Sycamore Dr, Simi Valley, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

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: $11 (280%)
Insurance Median: $16 (407%)
Cash: $11 (280% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (407% 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 407% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 307%). 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
Hpn Senior Hmo $1 - $137 25%
UnitedHealthcare $1 - $136 25%
Vchcp - All Plans $1 - $131 25%
Aetna $2 - $180 51%
Beech Street Ppo - All Plans $2 - $246 51%
Blue Shield - All Other Plans $2 - $151 51%
Choicecare Ppo - All Plans $2 - $246 51%
First Health - All Plans $2 - $213 51%
Health Net - All Plans $2 - $247 51%
Hpn - All Other Plans $2 - $165 51%
Kaiser - All Plans $2 - $164 51%
Phcs Ppo - All Plans $2 - $213 51%
Scan Mcr Adv - All Plans $2 - $197 51%
Western Growers - All Plans $2 - $171 51%
Ahf - All Plans $3 - $279 76%
Corvel Corp - All Plans $3 - $262 76%
Fpn Ppo - All Plans $3 - $295 76%
Gold Coast Mcal - All Plans $3 - $6 76%
Hmn Ppo/Epo - All Plans $3 - $279 76%
Interplan Ppo - All Plans $3 - $262 76%
Multiplan Ppo - All Plans $3 - $272 76%
Trpn Ppo - All Plans $3 - $279 76%
Blue Shield Mcare $4 102%
Facey Medical Mdcare $4 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Tricare $4 102%
Facey Medical Hmo/Pos - All Other Plans $5 127%
Ehn - All Plans $6 - $98 153%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans $7 178%
Centivo - All Plans $9 229%
Cigna $13 331%
Bc Exchange $32 814%
Bc Non Mcs $35 891%
Bc Mcs - All Other Plans $42 1069%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2975 N Sycamore Dr, Simi Valley, CA 93065
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals