CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Adventist Health Delano

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $7
Cash Discount Price: $4
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Adventist Health Delano is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1401 Garces Highway, Delano, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $4 (102%)

Insurance Median: $7 (178%)

Cash: $4 (102% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1 - $98	25%
Blue Shield Epn - All Other Plans	$2 - $26	51%
Bakersfield Fam Med Grp-All Plans	$4	102%
Coventry- All Plans	$4 - $71	102%
Dignty Hlth Mcal Op Only	$4	102%
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$4	102%
Kaiser Medi-Cal Ip/Op Only	$4	102%
Kern Mcr Adv Dual Dnsp-All Other Plans	$4	102%
Medi-Cal	$4	102%
Medicare (plans)	$4 - $6	102%
Tricare	$4	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $85	102%
Universal Care Mcal	$4	102%
Universal Care Mcr- All Other Plans	$4	102%
Blue Shield Non-Epn	$5 - $77	127%
County Of Kern Network - All Plans	$5 - $83	127%
Gem Care- All Plans	$5 - $83	127%
Healthnet Medi-Cal	$5	127%
Healthnet- All Other Plans	$5 - $79	127%
Cigna	$6 - $94	153%
Foundation For Medical Care Of Kern County - All P	$6 - $88	153%
Kern Health System Mcal	$6	153%
Western Growers - All Plans	$6 - $96	153%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$7	178%
Kaiser Comm Ip/Op Only- All Other Plans	$7	178%
Centivo - All Plans	$9	229%
Aetna	$26	662%

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 $4.
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 Adventist Health Delano 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.