CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Baptist Hospital of Miami

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $27
  • Cash Discount Price: $48
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Baptist Hospital of Miami is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $48. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 6.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$48

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$27

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: $48 (1221%)
Insurance Median: $27 (687%)
Cash: $48 (1221% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $27 (687% 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 687% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 587%). 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 - $67 76%
Amerigroup $3 76%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $54 76%
Medicaid / KanCare $3 76%
Sunshine State $3 76%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $84 76%
Vista $3 76%
Wellcare $3 76%
Avmed $4 - $41 102%
Cigna $4 - $67 102%
Humana $4 102%
Leon Medical $4 102%
Medica Health Plan $4 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 - $5 102%
Non Contracted $7 - $31 178%
Amerihealth $9 - $38 229%
International $13 - $55 331%
Dimension Health Plan $15 - $76 382%
Affordable $17 - $71 433%
Phcs $18 - $76 458%
Quality Health $18 - $76 458%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals