CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Southeast Georgia Health System -- Camden Campus

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $26
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Southeast Georgia Health System -- Camden Campus is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 6.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Dan Proctor Drive, Saint Marys, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$26

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%)

Insurance Median: $26 (662%)

Ins. Median: $26 (662% 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 662% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 562%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$4 - $37	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4 - $31	102%
Caresource	$4 - $6	102%
Clover_Health	$4	102%
Devoted_Health	$4	102%
Humana	$4 - $38	102%
Pruitthealth	$4	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$4	102%
United_Healthcare_Veterans_Administration	$4	102%
Amerigroup_Community_Care	$5	127%
Caresource_Georgia_Families	$5	127%
Peachstate_Health_Plan	$5	127%
Ambetter / Centene	$6	153%
Sea_Island	$31	789%
Sghs_Meritain	$31	789%
Coventryone_Hix	$33	840%
United_Healthcare	$33	840%
Medishare	$37	941%
Choicecare	$38	967%
Cigna	$38	967%
Industry_Buying_Group_Ibg	$38	967%
First_Health_Southcare	$39	992%
One_Health_Great_West	$39	992%
Pponext	$41	1043%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82947.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Southeast Georgia Health System -- Camden Campus is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82947.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.