CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $41
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at College Medical Center is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $41. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$41

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4

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: $41 (1043%)
Insurance Median: $4 (102%)
Cash: $41 (1043% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4 (102% 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

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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
Accountable Healthcare Ipa $3 - $4 76%
Altamed $3 - $4 76%
Benevolence Healthcare $3 - $4 76%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $2,969 76%
Blue Shield $3 - $20 76%
Brand New Day $3 - $4 76%
Care First $3 - $4 76%
Cigna $3 76%
Davita Healthplan $3 - $28 76%
Health Net $3 - $37 76%
Healthcare Partners $3 - $28 76%
Heritage Provider Network $3 - $6 76%
Imperial Health Plan $3 76%
Kaiser $3 - $34 76%
La Care $3 - $4 76%
Molina Healthcare $3 - $4 76%
Synermed $3 - $6 76%
Value Options $3 - $28 76%
Aetna $4 - $6 102%
Caremore $4 102%
Central Health Plan $4 102%
Easy Choice $4 102%
Prospect $4 102%
Multiplan $5 - $48 127%
Three Rivers Provider Network $5 127%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals