CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $32
  • Cash Discount Price: $62,396
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.14x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center is $32. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $62,396. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 8.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$62,396

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$32

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: $62,396 (1587684%)
Insurance Median: $32 (814%)
Cash: $62,396 (1587684% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $32 (814% 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 814% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 714%). 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
Aetna $4 - $40 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $15,246 102%
Geha $4 102%
Iowa Total Care $4 102%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $116 102%
Amish Hospital Aid $5 - $49 127%
Centivo $6 153%
Oscar $6 153%
Ambetter / Centene $7 178%
Claimdoc $8 204%
Nova $8 204%
Health Choices $23 585%
Medical Associates $23 585%
1199 National Benefit Fund $40 1018%
Allied Benefit Systems $40 1018%
Asr Health Benefits $40 1018%
Christian Brother Services $40 1018%
Coventry $40 1018%
First Health $40 1018%
Lucent Health $40 1018%
Luminare Health $40 1018%
Medical Mutual $40 1018%
Meritain $40 1018%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $40 1018%
Webtpa $40 1018%
Cigna $70 1781%
Health Partners $74 1883%
Auxiant $75 1908%
Medica $75 1908%
Midlands $75 1908%
Midlands Choice $75 1908%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $89 - $116 2265%
Usa Managed Care $99 2519%
Crime Victim Assistance $116 2952%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $15,246 387939%
Blue Care Network $15,246 387939%
Blue Distinction Transplant $15,246 387939%
Blue Shield - Ca $15,246 387939%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $15,246 387939%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $15,246 387939%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $15,246 387939%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $15,246 387939%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $15,246 387939%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals