CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $45
  • Cash Discount Price: $27
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice is $45. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $27. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 11.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2600 Laurel Road East, North Venice, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$27

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$45

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: $27 (687%)
Insurance Median: $45 (1145%)
Cash: $27 (687% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $45 (1145% 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 1145% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1045%). 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
Amerihealth Caritas $3 76%
Community Care Plan $3 76%
Florida Community Care $3 - $4 76%
Molina $3 76%
Simply Healthcare $3 76%
Sunshine State $3 76%
Aetna $4 - $66 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 102%
Simply Freedom Optimum $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $62 102%
Wellcare $4 102%
Ambetter / Centene $11 280%
Careworks $28 - $57 712%
Enlyte $28 - $57 712%
Avmed $41 - $60 1043%
Usa Managed Care $45 - $66 1145%
First Health $47 - $68 1196%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2600 Laurel Road East, North Venice, FL 34275
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals