CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: UF Health Shands Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $26
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at UF Health Shands Hospital is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 2.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $26 (662%)
Insurance Median: $9 (229%)
Cash: $26 (662% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (229% 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 229% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 129%). 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 - $53 76%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $3 76%
Beacon Health Strategies $3 76%
Community Care Plan $3 76%
Florida Community Care $3 76%
Humana $3 - $4 76%
Molina $3 76%
Sunshine State Health Plan $3 76%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $4 76%
Ahf Mco Of Fl $4 102%
Avmed $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $35 102%
Capital Health Plan $4 - $32 102%
Carelon Health $4 102%
Careplus $4 102%
Devoted Health Plan $4 102%
Freedom Health- Inc./Optimum Healthcare- Inc. $4 102%
North Central Hospice $4 102%
Positive Healthcare Partners $4 102%
Simply Healthcare $4 102%
Vha $4 102%
Wellcare $4 102%
Ghilcrest County $5 127%
Levy County $5 127%
Wellpath $6 153%
Uaa $11 - $24 280%
Ambetter / Centene $12 - $26 305%
Northeast Fl Hospital $13 - $28 331%
Florida Health Care Plan $14 - $32 356%
Health First $20 - $45 509%
Prime Health Services $20 - $45 509%
Archbold Medical Center $22 - $48 560%
Cigna $22 - $48 560%
Genex $22 - $48 560%
Corvel Corp $25 - $54 636%
Geha $26 - $58 662%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals