CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 147 North Brent Street, Ventura, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $18 (458%)
Insurance Median: $7 (178%)
Cash: $18 (458% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (178% 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.

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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
Seaview $3 76%
Alignment Health Plan $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $5 102%
California Workers Compensation $4 102%
Humana $4 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Non Contracted $4 102%
Scan Health Plan $4 102%
Tricare $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $7 102%
Wellcare Of California $4 102%
Cigna $5 127%
Medi-Cal $5 127%
Valley Care $5 - $9 127%
Aetna $6 - $27 153%
Ventura County Health Care Plan $6 - $9 153%
Gold Coast Health Plan $7 - $12 178%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 - $12 178%
Kaiser Commercial $14 356%
Blue Shield Epn $15 382%
Health Net Commercial $16 407%
Multiplan $16 - $21 407%
Blue Shield Commercial $17 433%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 147 North Brent Street, Ventura, CA 93003
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals