CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $133
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $133. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$133

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4

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: $133 (3384%)
Insurance Median: $4 (102%)
Cash: $133 (3384% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4 (102% 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $5 76%
Humana $3 - $4 76%
Absolute Total Care $4 - $24 102%
Aetna $4 - $73 102%
Caresource $4 102%
Clover $4 102%
Devoted Health $4 102%
Eon Health $4 102%
Friday Health $4 102%
Georgia Assurance $4 102%
Healthspring $4 102%
Shared Health $4 102%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $4 102%
United $4 - $60 102%
United Behavioral Health $4 102%
Wellcare $4 102%
Blue Choice $5 127%
Health One Alliance $5 127%
Ambetter / Centene $6 153%
Seven Corners $7 178%
Nhc Advantage $25 636%
Peach State $27 687%
Memorial Health Plan $29 - $60 738%
Amerigroup $33 840%
Centurion $37 941%
Dan Vaden Chevrolet Cadillac $53 1349%
Cigna $106 2697%
Novanet $120 3053%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals