CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Mease Dunedin Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $12
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Mease Dunedin Hospital is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 3.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 Main St, Dunedin, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$12

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $12 (305%)
Insurance Median: $14 (356%)
Cash: $12 (305% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (356% 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 356% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 256%). 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
Freedom $2 - $22 51%
Molina $2 - $66 51%
Optimum $2 - $22 51%
Simply Healthcare $2 - $20 51%
Aetna $3 - $90 76%
Careplus $3 - $25 76%
Clear Health Alliance $3 76%
Florida Community Care $3 76%
Freedom Health $3 76%
Humana $3 - $5 76%
Molina Healthcare $3 76%
Sunshine Health $3 76%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $100 76%
Avmed $4 - $80 102%
Baycareplus $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $111 102%
Solis Health $4 102%
Ultimate Health Plan $4 - $33 102%
Cigna $5 - $111 127%
Evolutions $6 - $103 153%
Wellcare $6 153%
Ambetter / Centene $9 - $111 229%
First Health $10 - $94 254%
Multiplan $11 - $100 280%
United Behavioral Health $12 - $111 305%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 601 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals