CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Uch-Memorial Health System

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $47
  • Cash Discount Price: $63
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Uch-Memorial Health System is $47. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $63. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 11.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$63

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$47

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: $63 (1603%)
Insurance Median: $47 (1196%)
Cash: $63 (1603% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $47 (1196% 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 1196% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1096%). 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 - $72 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $53 102%
Cigna $4 - $10 102%
Cms $4 102%
Devoted Health $4 102%
Humana $4 102%
Kaiser $4 - $47 102%
Select Health $4 - $11 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $81 102%
Kaiser Public Option $32 814%
Kaiser Kp Select $43 1094%
Simplified Benefits Administration $45 - $55 1145%
Denver Health Medical Plan $70 1781%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $76 1934%
First Health $83 2112%
Multiplan $99 - $100 2519%
Phcs $99 - $100 2519%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals