CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: North Shore Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $239
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at North Shore Medical Center is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $239. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1100 Nw 95Th St, Miami, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$239

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $239 (6081%)
Insurance Median: $6 (153%)
Cash: $239 (6081% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (153% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Cigna $2 - $119 51%
Avmed Broad Network $3 76%
Humana $3 - $95 76%
Medicaid / KanCare $3 - $239 76%
Medicare (plans) $3 - $239 76%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $4 76%
Veterans Administration Mill Bill $3 76%
Aetna $4 - $172 102%
Devoted Health $4 102%
Employer Direct Healthcare $4 - $5 102%
Healthsun Health Plans $4 102%
Hospice Other $4 102%
Leon Health Inc $4 102%
Longevity Health Plan $4 102%
Tricare $4 102%
Veterans Administration Vaccn $4 102%
Bright Health Management Commercial $5 127%
Centurion Prison $5 127%
Florida Pace Centers $5 127%
Imagine Health $5 127%
Oscar Health Plan Hix $5 127%
Self Pay/Uninsured $5 127%
Ambetter / Centene $7 178%
Avmed Exchange $7 178%
Dimension Health Wc $7 178%
Molina Marketplace Program Exchange $7 178%
Workers Compensation $7 178%
Amerihealth Caritas Next Exchange $8 204%
Auto Insurance $8 204%
Avmed Select Network $8 204%
Bc/Bs Myblue Hmo Hix $30 763%
Bc/Bs Of Fl Network Blue $32 814%
Bc/Bs Of Fl Ppo $32 814%
Bc/Bs Of Fl Simplyblue $32 814%
Bc/Bs Of Fl Blue Select Exchange Non Par $34 865%
Bc/Bs Of Fl Health Options Hmo $34 865%
Bc/Bs Of Fl Phs $124 3155%
Magellan Behavioral Health $143 3639%
Dimensions International $155 3944%
First Health $162 4122%
Dimension Health Ppo $179 4555%
Beacon Health Strategies Commercial $239 6081%
Commercial Non-Contracted $239 6081%
Self Pay - Mcd Pending 100 Percent $239 6081%
Single Case Agreement $239 6081%
United Behavioral Health Psych $239 6081%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1100 Nw 95Th St, Miami, FL 33150
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals