CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Children's Hospital Colorado

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Children's Hospital Colorado is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 4.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 13123 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

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: $19 (483%)
Insurance Median: $16 (407%)
Cash: $19 (483% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (407% 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 407% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 307%). 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
Integrated Health Plan $1 - $20 25%
Carelon Behavioral Health $2 - $95 51%
Colorado Access $2 - $67 51%
Colorado Access Behavioral Health $2 - $67 51%
Denver Health Medical Plan $2 - $102 51%
Kaiser $2 - $99 51%
Presbyterian Health Plan $2 - $78 51%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan Behavioral Health $2 - $54 51%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $68 51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $102 76%
Ccha Behavioral Health $3 - $14 76%
Centivo $3 - $94 76%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $3 - $88 76%
Healthy Blue Of Nebraska $3 - $79 76%
Humana $3 - $95 76%
Interlink National $3 - $102 76%
Molina Healthcare Of Nebraska $3 - $75 76%
Molina Healthcare Of New Mexico $3 - $75 76%
Peak Health Alliance/Ebms $3 - $82 76%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $3 - $88 76%
Aetna $4 - $109 102%
Cigna $4 - $98 102%
Cofinity $4 - $122 102%
Comppsych Behavioral Health $4 - $116 102%
Department Of Corrections $4 - $106 102%
First Choice Health $4 - $116 102%
First Choice Of The Midwest $4 - $122 102%
Midlands Choice $4 - $116 102%
Multiplan $4 - $117 102%
National Preferred Provider Network $4 - $116 102%
Select Health $4 - $95 102%
Uchealth Plan Administrators $4 - $95 102%
Usa Managed Care Organization $4 - $122 102%
First Health Network $5 - $125 127%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 13123 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens