CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Lower Keys Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $29
  • Cash Discount Price: $45
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.38x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Lower Keys Medical Center is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $45. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 7.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5900 College Road, Key West, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$45

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$29

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: $45 (1145%)
Insurance Median: $29 (738%)
Cash: $45 (1145% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $29 (738% 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 738% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 638%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $219 76%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $285 102%
Correct Care Solutions $4 102%
Florida Childrens Medical Services $4 102%
Humana $4 102%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 - $5 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Node Champva $4 102%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $4 102%
Node United Behavioral Va Ccn $4 102%
Node Va $4 102%
South Florida Community Care Network $4 102%
Tricare $4 102%
Ultimate Health $4 102%
Veterans Eval Services $4 102%
Amerigroup $5 127%
Magellan $5 127%
Molina $5 127%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $5 127%
Positive Healthcare $5 127%
Prestige Health Choice $5 127%
Simply Healthcare $5 - $88 127%
Wellcare $5 127%
Wellcare Healthease $5 127%
Fl Work Comp $7 178%
Heritage Summit Work Comp Fl $7 178%
Prime Health Work Comp Fl $7 178%
State Auto Insurance Fl $8 204%
Self Pay $10 - $100 254%
Cigna $22 - $168 560%
Aetna $26 - $199 662%
Monroe County $28 - $213 712%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems $29 - $270 738%
Keys Energy $29 - $228 738%
Prime Health Ppo $29 - $228 738%
Avmed Health Plan $31 - $242 789%
Direct Healthcare $37 - $285 941%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5900 College Road, Key West, FL 33040
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals