CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Boulder Community Health

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $41
  • Cash Discount Price: $28
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Boulder Community Health is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 10.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$28

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$41

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: $28 (712%)
Insurance Median: $41 (1043%)
Cash: $28 (712% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $41 (1043% 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 1043% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 943%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $35 51%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $4 51%
Aetna $3 - $51 76%
Health Spring $3 76%
Humana $3 - $4 76%
Medicare (plans) $3 - $22 76%
Select Health Colorado Public Option $3 - $22 76%
Select Health Value Network $3 - $22 76%
Cigna $4 - $46 102%
Clear Spring $4 102%
Devoted Health $4 - $23 102%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization $4 102%
Multiplan $6 - $41 153%
Phcs $6 - $41 153%
Kaiser Public Option $8 204%
Kaiser $9 229%
Kaiser Ppo $9 229%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Private Plan $38 - $41 967%
Integrated Health Plans Bch $40 - $44 1018%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Behavioral Health $46 - $49 1170%
Mines And Associates $46 - $49 1170%
Three Rivers Provider Network $46 - $49 1170%
Zelis (Profee) $46 - $49 1170%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Community Medical Associates $49 - $52 1247%
National Preferred Provider Network $49 - $52 1247%
Rockport Healthcare Group Community Medical Associates $49 - $52 1247%
Usa $49 - $52 1247%
Rockport Healthcare Group Bch $50 - $54 1272%
Health Payors Organization $51 - $55 1298%
Health Management Network Bch Community Medical Associates $52 - $56 1323%
Health Management Network Community Medical Associates $52 - $56 1323%
National Provider Network $52 - $56 1323%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals