CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Loma Linda University Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $29
Cash Discount Price: $46
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Loma Linda University Medical Center is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 7.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11234 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$46

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$29

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: $46 (1170%)

Insurance Median: $29 (738%)

Cash: $46 (1170% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $29 (738% 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 738% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 638%). 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

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$3 - $4	76%
Adventist Health	$4 - $22	102%
Alpha Care Medical Group	$4 - $6	102%
Dignity Health	$4 - $6	102%
Epic Health Plan	$4 - $43	102%
Inland Empire Health Plan (Iehp)	$4 - $6	102%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals	$4 - $72	102%
Prime Health Services	$4 - $92	102%
Riverside University Health System	$4	102%
Upland Medical Group	$4	102%
Vantage Medical Group	$4 - $6	102%
Molina Healthcare Of Ca	$5	127%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $29	153%
Heritage Provider Network	$6	153%
Lluh Dept Of Risk Management	$8 - $22	204%
Blue Shield Of California	$17 - $66	433%
Global Benefits Group	$25 - $65	636%
Temecula Valley Physicians Medical Group	$25 - $65	636%
Trivalley Medical Group	$25 - $65	636%
Aetna	$26 - $66	662%
Cigna	$27 - $80	687%
Networks By Design	$27 - $70	687%
Multiplan	$32 - $81	814%
Central Health Plan	$34 - $86	865%
Galaxy Health	$36 - $92	916%
Health Management Network	$38 - $97	967%

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 $46.
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 Loma Linda University 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.