CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Kossuth Regional Health Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $54
  • Cash Discount Price: $57
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Kossuth Regional Health Center is $54. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $57. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 13.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 South Phillips Street, Algona, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$57

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$54

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: $57 (1450%)
Insurance Median: $54 (1374%)
Cash: $57 (1450% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $54 (1374% 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 1374% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1274%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $7 153%
Humana $27 687%
Mercy One - All Plans $27 687%
Va Ccn - All Plans $27 687%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $28 712%
UnitedHealthcare $28 - $54 712%
Health Partners New Bus - All Other Plans $50 1272%
Midlands Choice - All Plans $50 1272%
Medical Associates - All Plans $60 1527%
Preferred Health - All Plans $60 1527%
Aetna $66 - $69 1679%
Multiplan - All Plans $67 1705%
Health Partners Exisiting Bus $69 1756%
Molina Mcaid/Chip - All Plans $73 1858%
Amerigroup Mcaid $74 1883%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1515 South Phillips Street, Algona, IA 50511
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals