CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Mercy Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Mercy Regional Medical Center is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 5.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1010 Three Springs Blvd, Durango, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $23 (585%)
Insurance Median: $21 (534%)
Cash: $23 (585% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (534% 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 534% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 434%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 - $51 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $51 102%
Cigna $4 - $50 102%
Denver Health $4 - $17 102%
Humana $4 - $49 102%
Innovage $4 102%
Kaiser $4 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Rocky Mountain Pace $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $6 102%
Centura Employee Plan $5 127%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan $6 153%
Archdiocese Of Denver $16 407%
Direct To Employer $38 967%
Presbyterian Health Plan $43 1094%
Multiplan $52 1323%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1010 Three Springs Blvd, Durango, CO 81301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals