CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $45
  • Cash Discount Price: $107
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is $45. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $107. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 11.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID.
Cash / Self-Pay
$107

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$45

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: $107 (2723%)
Insurance Median: $45 (1145%)
Cash: $107 (2723% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $45 (1145% 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 1145% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1045%). 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 $3 - $101 76%
Molina $3 - $4 76%
Humana $4 - $90 102%
Prime Health $4 - $91 102%
Regence Blue Shield $4 102%
Rexburg Care And Rehab $4 102%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $4 102%
United $4 - $62 102%
Veteran'S Administration $4 102%
Regence $6 153%
Select Health $32 814%
Select Health Ichn Brightpath $32 - $36 814%
Select Health Idaho (Eirmc Only) $34 865%
Aetna $42 - $52 1069%
Doug Andrus Distributing $43 1094%
Pacificsource Health $45 - $57 1145%
University Of Utah $45 1145%
Mountain Health Co-Op $53 - $80 1349%
Cigna $59 1501%
First Choice Health Of Washington $64 1628%
Moda $66 1679%
Dmba $69 1756%
Geha Ppo Usa $85 2163%
Multiplan $90 - $96 2290%
First Choice Of The Midwest $96 2443%
Interwest Health $96 2443%
St. John'S Health Network $96 2443%
Coventry First Health $97 2468%
Shashone-Bannock Tribal Health $107 2723%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3100 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID 83404
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals