CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Doctors Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $112
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Doctors Hospital is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $112. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$112

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: $112 (2850%)
Insurance Median: $4 (102%)
Cash: $112 (2850% 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 - $4 76%
Humana $3 - $4 76%
Absolute Total Care $4 - $20 102%
Aetna $4 - $62 102%
Caresource $4 102%
Clover $4 102%
Coventry $4 102%
Devoted Health $4 102%
Eon Health $4 102%
Friday Health $4 102%
Georgia Assurance $4 102%
Health Net $4 102%
Healthspring $4 102%
Regency Hospice $4 102%
Shared Health $4 102%
St Joseph Hospice $4 102%
United $4 - $51 102%
Wellcare $4 - $22 102%
Ambetter / Centene $5 127%
Blue Choice $5 127%
Health One Alliance $5 127%
Qtc Medical Group $5 127%
Dept Of Community Health $6 153%
Amerigroup $16 407%
Nhc Advantage $21 534%
Pruitt Health $21 534%
Peach State $22 560%
Americas 1St Choice $31 789%
Centurion $31 789%
Medcost $56 - $72 1425%
Kaiser Permanente $61 1552%
Multiplan $67 - $101 1705%
Performax $76 1934%
First Health $84 2137%
Employer'S Health Network $90 2290%
Novanet $101 2570%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA 30909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals