CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $20
  • Cash Discount Price: $45
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Medstar Washington Hospital Center is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $45. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 5.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 110 Irving Street Nw, Washington, DC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$45

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$20

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: $45 (1145%)
Insurance Median: $20 (509%)
Cash: $45 (1145% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $20 (509% 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 509% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 409%). 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 - $47 102%
Carefirst Advantage Inc $4 102%
Health Care Service Corporation $4 102%
Humana $4 102%
Kaiser Permanente $4 - $34 102%
Tricare $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $20 102%
Mamsi $6 153%
Amerigroup $10 254%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia $10 254%
Hscsn $10 254%
Medstar Family Choice Inc $10 - $33 254%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc $41 1043%
Cigna $41 1043%
Pfc $45 1145%
Ncppo Healthlink Ppo $52 1323%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs) $55 1399%
First Health $58 1476%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 110 Irving Street Nw, Washington, DC 20010
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals