CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $66
Cash Discount Price: $1,145
vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center is $66. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,145. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 16.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 215 W Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,145

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$66

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: $1,145 (29135%)

Insurance Median: $66 (1679%)

Cash: $1,145 (29135% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $66 (1679% 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 1679% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1579%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$4 - $1,202	102%
Alignment Health Plan	$4	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4 - $20	102%
Blue Shield	$4 - $83	102%
Brand New Day	$4 - $5	102%
Care1St Health Plan	$4	102%
Central Health Plan	$4	102%
Clever Care Of Golden State	$4	102%
Easy Choice Health Plan	$4	102%
Facey Medical Group	$4 - $5	102%
Health Net	$4 - $489	102%
Humana	$4	102%
La Care	$4	102%
Scan Health Plan	$4	102%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance	$4	102%
United	$4 - $338	102%
Corvel Corporation	$5	127%
Gold Coast Health Plan	$5	127%
Ventura County Foundation	$5 - $1,082	127%
Bright Health	$10	254%
Medcare Partners	$12 - $180	305%
Cigna	$14	356%
First Health	$56 - $962	1425%
Choicecare Network	$58 - $841	1476%
Multiplan	$66 - $1,142	1679%
Ppo Next	$66 - $962	1679%
Interplan Corporation	$75 - $1,082	1908%

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 $1,145.
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 Los Robles Hospital & 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.