CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Fhn Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $67
Cash Discount Price: $77
vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Fhn Memorial Hospital is $67. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $77. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 17.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1045 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$77

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$67

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: $77 (1959%)

Insurance Median: $67 (1705%)

Cash: $77 (1959% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $67 (1705% 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 1705% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1605%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Consult Patient Advocate

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 (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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 - $54	102%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$4	102%
Humana	$4 - $76	102%
Meridian Health Plan - All Plans	$4	102%
Quartz Mcr Adv	$4	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $75	102%
The Alliance - All Plans	$58	1476%
Ecoh Nihp	$61	1552%
Nihp Employ - All Plans	$61	1552%
Quartz - All Other Plans	$63	1603%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$65	1654%
Ecoh - All Other Plans	$65	1654%
Northern Il Hp - All Plans	$66	1679%
First Health - All Plans	$68	1730%
Hfn - All Plans	$79	2010%
First Choice Il - All Plans	$82	2087%
Multiplan Phcs - All Plans	$82	2087%
Wps - All Plans	$84	2137%
Galaxy - All Plans	$87	2214%
Health Alliance - All Other Plans	$87	2214%
Interplan Health - All Plans	$87	2214%
Preferred Plan Ppo - All Plans	$87	2214%
Trustmark - All Plans	$88	2239%
Midland Choice - All Plans	$91	2316%
Osf Healthplans - All Plans	$96	2443%

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 $77.
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 Fhn Memorial Hospital 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.