CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Adventist Health Ukiah Valley

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $32
  • Cash Discount Price: $10
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.14x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is $32. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 8.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 275 Hospital Drive, Ukiah, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$10

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$32

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: $10 (254%)
Insurance Median: $32 (814%)
Cash: $10 (254% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $32 (814% 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 814% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 714%). 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
Cigna $2 - $79 51%
Kaiser Medi-Cal $3 - $4 76%
Medi-Cal $3 - $4 76%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $84 76%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans $4 - $7 102%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv $4 102%
Kaiser Mcr Adv $4 102%
Tricare $4 102%
Aetna $5 - $35 127%
Blue Shield Epn-All Other Plans $6 - $38 153%
Blue Shield Non-Epn $6 - $39 153%
Healthnet-All Plans $6 - $58 153%
Mendocino Lcc District-All Plans $10 - $66 254%
Western Growers-All Plans $10 - $53 254%
Kaiser-All Other Plans $13 - $81 331%
Three Rivers-All Plans $14 - $91 356%
Foundation For Medical Care-All Plans $15 - $76 382%
Interplan-All Plans $16 - $83 407%
Networks By Design-All Plans $16 - $81 407%
Phcs Multiplan-All Plans $16 - $81 407%
Beech Street-All Plans $17 - $86 433%
Choice Care-All Plans $17 - $86 433%
Health Mgmt Network-All Plans $17 - $86 433%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $40 - $53 1018%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 275 Hospital Drive, Ukiah, CA 95482
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals