CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: University of Colorado Hospital Authority

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $19
Cash Discount Price: $30
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.83x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at University of Colorado Hospital Authority is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 4.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$19

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: $30 (763%)

Insurance Median: $19 (483%)

Cash: $30 (763% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $19 (483% 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 483% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 383%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Aetna	$4 - $19	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4 - $71	102%
Cigna	$4 - $10	102%
Cms	$4	102%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$4 - $64	102%
Devoted Health	$4	102%
Humana	$4	102%
Kaiser	$4 - $71	102%
Select Health	$4 - $11	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $10	102%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$16 - $62	407%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$17 - $45	433%
Kaiser Public Option	$19 - $47	483%
Phcs	$26 - $67	662%
Multiplan	$29 - $73	738%
First Health	$34 - $85	865%
Midlands Choice	$34 - $85	865%

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 $30.
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 University of Colorado Hospital Authority 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.