CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Loma Linda University Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $28
Cash Discount Price: $38
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 7.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11234 Anderson Street Suite A, Loma Linda, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$38

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$28

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: $38 (967%)

Insurance Median: $28 (712%)

Cash: $38 (967% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $28 (712% 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 712% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 612%). 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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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
UnitedHealthcare	$3	76%
Alpha Care Medical Group	$4 - $6	102%
Dignity Health	$4 - $6	102%
Epic Health Plan	$4 - $39	102%
Inland Empire Health Plan (Iehp)	$4 - $6	102%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals	$4 - $65	102%
Upland Medical Group	$4	102%
Vantage Medical Group	$4 - $6	102%
Molina Healthcare Of Ca	$5	127%
Heritage Provider Network	$6	153%
Adventist Health	$8 - $20	204%
Lluh Dept Of Risk Management	$10 - $24	254%
Blue Shield Of California	$19 - $57	483%
Global Benefits Group	$25 - $59	636%
Temecula Valley Physicians Medical Group	$25 - $51	636%
Trivalley Medical Group	$25 - $51	636%
Cigna	$27 - $63	687%
Networks By Design	$27 - $64	687%
Aetna	$28 - $56	712%
Multiplan	$34 - $78	865%
Galaxy Health	$36 - $83	916%
Prime Health Services	$36 - $83	916%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$39	992%

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 $38.
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 Children's Hospital 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.