CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $41
Cash Discount Price: $46
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 10.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 E Market Street, Iowa City, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$46

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$41

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: $46 (1170%)

Insurance Median: $41 (1043%)

Cash: $46 (1170% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $41 (1043% 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 1043% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 943%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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 - $41	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4 - $33	102%
Healthpartners	$4 - $58	102%
Iowa Total Care	$4	102%
Molina Healthcare	$4	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $29	102%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup)	$4	102%
Immergrun	$16 - $17	407%
Medical Associates	$27 - $34	687%
Quad City Community Healthcare	$32 - $51	814%
Midlands Choice	$33 - $44	840%
Oscar Health	$40 - $43	1018%
Great River Health Systems	$41 - $48	1043%
Aplos Health Plan	$50 - $54	1272%
Sedgwick	$50 - $54	1272%
Global Excel	$54 - $58	1374%
Sanford Health Plan	$54 - $58	1374%
Sisco	$55 - $60	1399%
Employee Benefit Systems	$57 - $61	1450%
Healthsmart	$57 - $61	1450%
Hfn	$58 - $63	1476%
Multiplan	$58 - $63	1476%

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 $46.
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 University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down 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.