CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Modoc Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $71
Cash Discount Price: $81
vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Modoc Medical Center is $71. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $81. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 18.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1111 N Nagle Street, Alturas, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$81

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$71

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: $81 (2061%)

Insurance Median: $71 (1807%)

Cash: $81 (2061% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $71 (1807% 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 1807% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1707%). 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

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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
Adv Med Mgmt - All Plans	$4	102%
Integrated Hp Wc	$4	102%
Medi-Cal	$4	102%
Medi-Cal 7/1/24	$4	102%
Multiplan Wc	$4	102%
Ntwrks By Design Wc - All Plans	$4	102%
Partnership Hp - All Plans	$4	102%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv	$44	1120%
Blue Shield Va	$44	1120%
UnitedHealthcare	$44 - $77	1120%
Tricare	$46	1170%
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$47	1196%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$67 - $74	1705%
Blue Shield Exch	$67	1705%
Blue Shield Comm - All Other Plans	$74	1883%
Carelon - All Plans	$74	1883%
Aetna	$77	1959%
Corvel - All Plans	$77	1959%
Coventry/First Health - All Plans	$77	1959%
Galaxy Health - All Plans	$77	1959%
Healthnet Comm - All Other Plans	$77	1959%
Hmn - All Plans	$77	1959%
Integrated Hp - All Other Plans	$77	1959%
Interplan - All Plans	$77	1959%
Multiplan - All Other Plans	$77	1959%
Superior Ca Ppo - All Plans	$77	1959%

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 $81.
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 Modoc 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.