CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Shands Jacksonville

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Shands Jacksonville is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 6.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 655 W 8Th St, Jacksonville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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: $23 (585%)
Insurance Median: $24 (611%)
Cash: $23 (585% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (611% 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 611% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 511%). 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 $3 - $39 76%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $3 76%
Carelon Health $3 76%
Community Care Plan $3 76%
Florida Community Care $3 76%
Humana $3 - $40 76%
Molina $3 - $5 76%
Simply Healthcare $3 76%
Ameri-Plus Preferred Care $4 102%
Avmed $4 - $26 102%
Beacon Health Strategies $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $971 102%
Capital Health Plan $4 - $23 102%
Careplus Health Plan $4 102%
Devoted Health Plan $4 102%
Florida Health Care Plan $4 - $7 102%
Positive Healthcare Partners $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $407 102%
Florida Complete Care $5 127%
Wellcare Of Florida $5 127%
Wellpath $6 153%
Ambetter / Centene $7 178%
Volusia Health Network $17 - $20 433%
Northeast Florida State Hospital $18 - $21 458%
North Florida Evaluation & Treatment Center $19 - $22 483%
Centivo $23 - $26 585%
Disney Cruise Line $25 - $28 636%
Cigna $26 - $29 662%
Health First Health Plan $27 - $33 687%
Mental Health Associates $27 - $30 687%
Prime Health Services $29 - $35 738%
Florida Health Alliance $30 - $34 763%
Archbold Medical Center $31 - $35 789%
Genex $31 - $35 789%
Rockport Provider $31 - $35 789%
Corvel Corp $35 - $40 891%
First Health $35 - $40 891%
Florida Hospital Healthcare System $35 - $40 891%
Medsave Usa Tpa $35 - $40 891%
Fringe Benefits Coordinators $37 - $44 941%
Multiplan $37 - $42 941%
Novanet $37 - $42 941%
Truli For Health $375 9542%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 655 W 8Th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals