CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Miller County Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $25
  • Cash Discount Price: $17
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Miller County Hospital is $25. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 6.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 209 N Cuthbert Street, Colquitt, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$17

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$25

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: $17 (433%)
Insurance Median: $25 (636%)
Cash: $17 (433% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $25 (636% 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 636% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 536%). 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
Wellcare $3 76%
Peach State $5 127%
Aetna $16 - $23 407%
Ambetter / Centene $16 407%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $28 407%
Choicecare $16 - $26 407%
Humana $16 - $25 407%
Integrated Health Plan $23 585%
Great West $25 636%
Coventry $26 662%
Beech Street $27 687%
Cigna $27 687%
First Health/Hf $28 712%
First Health/Ccn $29 738%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 209 N Cuthbert Street, Colquitt, GA 39837
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals