CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $301
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $301. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$301

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $301 (7659%)
Insurance Median: $7 (178%)
Cash: $301 (7659% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (178% 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
Aetna $4 - $65 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 102%
Geha $4 102%
Iowa Total Care $4 102%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Preferred Health Choice $4 102%
Stephenson Cty Health $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $78 102%
Amish Hospital Aid $5 127%
Oscar $5 127%
Centivo $6 153%
Ambetter / Centene $7 178%
Claimdoc $8 204%
Nova $8 204%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $9 - $78 229%
Health Choices $29 738%
Midlands Choice $45 - $70 1145%
The Alliance $47 1196%
Wps $47 1196%
Mhnet $62 1578%
1199 National Benefit Fund $65 1654%
Allied Benefit Systems $65 1654%
Asr Health Benefits $65 1654%
Christian Brother Services $65 1654%
Coventry $65 1654%
First Health $65 1654%
Lucent Health $65 1654%
Luminare Health $65 1654%
Medical Mutual $65 1654%
Meritain $65 1654%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $65 1654%
Webtpa $65 1654%
Auxiant $70 1781%
Cigna $70 1781%
Medica $70 1781%
Midlands $70 1781%
Multiplan $70 1781%
Unity $70 1781%
Crime Victim Assistance $78 1985%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals