CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $54
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $54. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$54

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4

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: $54 (1374%)
Insurance Median: $4 (102%)
Cash: $54 (1374% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4 (102% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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 $3 - $5 76%
Cigna $3 76%
Coventry $3 - $4 76%
United $3 76%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $5 102%
Caterpillar $4 102%
Clear Springs Health $4 102%
Health Alliance $4 102%
Humboldt Park Health Partners $4 102%
Longevity Health Plan $4 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Meridian $4 - $5 102%
Molina $4 - $5 102%
Physicians Health Association Of Il $4 102%
Resurrection Phys Provider Group $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 102%
Wellcare $4 102%
Zing Health $4 102%
County Care Health Plan $5 127%
Youthcare Healthchoice $5 127%
Equian $26 662%
Multiplan $26 662%
Zelis $26 662%
Integrated Health Plan $28 712%
Healthlink $76 1934%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals