CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $47
  • Cash Discount Price: $34
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus is $47. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 11.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1475 W 49Th St, Hialeah, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$34

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$47

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: $34 (865%)
Insurance Median: $47 (1196%)
Cash: $34 (865% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $47 (1196% 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 1196% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1096%). 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 - $4 76%
Florida Community Care Mcaid-All Plans $3 76%
Miami Childrens Hp Mcaid-All Plans $3 76%
Simply Healthcare Mcaid $3 76%
Sunshine Mcaid $3 76%
United Mcaid $3 76%
Wellcare Mcaid $3 76%
Ambetter / Centene $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $172 102%
Clear Springs Health - All Plans $4 102%
Fdc - All Plans $4 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 - $73 102%
Opus Hospice Ip Only - All Plans $4 102%
Unicare Simply Mcare Ppo - All Plans $4 102%
Bright Health Commercial - All Other Plans $5 127%
Ccs - All Plans $5 127%
Cigna $12 - $18 305%
Humana $14 - $73 356%
Wellcare Comm (Choice) - All Other Plans $24 - $36 611%
Leon Med Center Mcr Adv - All Plans $42 - $66 1069%
Careplus Health - All Other Plans $47 - $73 1196%
Centurion Doc - All Plans $47 - $73 1196%
Doctors Healthcare - All Plans $47 - $73 1196%
Florida Health Solution/Hmo - All Plans $47 - $73 1196%
Preferred Care Partners Mcr - All Plans $47 - $73 1196%
Simply Healthcare Mcr - All Other Plans $47 - $73 1196%
UnitedHealthcare $47 - $73 1196%
Naphcare - All Plans $54 - $84 1374%
Oscar Health-All Plans $94 - $146 2392%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1475 W 49Th St, Hialeah, FL 33012
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals