CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Cherokee Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $44
Cash Discount Price: $40
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Cherokee Regional Medical Center is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $40. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 11.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Sioux Valley Drive, Cherokee, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$40

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$44

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: $40 (1018%)

Insurance Median: $44 (1120%)

Cash: $40 (1018% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $44 (1120% 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 1120% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1020%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Health Partners	$23 - $44	585%
Humana	$23 - $44	585%
Wellpoint	$23 - $44	585%
Iowa Total Care	$24 - $44	611%
Molina	$24 - $44	611%
Admin Concepts	$44	1120%
Aetna	$44	1120%
American Republic	$44	1120%
Apw	$44	1120%
Auxiant	$44	1120%
Avera	$44	1120%
Bankers Life	$44	1120%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$44	1120%
Champus	$44	1120%
Cigna	$44	1120%
Liability	$44	1120%
Meridian	$44	1120%
Meritain	$44	1120%
Midlands	$44	1120%
Mutual Of Omaha	$44	1120%
Occunet	$44	1120%
Physicians Mutual	$44	1120%
Private Healthcare	$44	1120%
Sanford	$44	1120%
United American	$44	1120%
UnitedHealthcare	$44	1120%

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 $40.
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 Cherokee Regional Medical Center 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.