CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Rochelle Community Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $90
Cash Discount Price: $120
vs. Medicare Baseline: 22.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Rochelle Community Hospital is $90. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $120. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 22.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 N 2Nd St, Rochelle, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$120

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$90

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: $120 (3053%)

Insurance Median: $90 (2290%)

Cash: $120 (3053% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $90 (2290% 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 2290% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2190%). 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
Aetna	$5 - $42	127%
The Alliance-All Plans	$5	127%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $120	204%
Medicaid / KanCare	$8	204%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$42	1069%
Humana	$42 - $96	1069%
UnitedHealthcare	$42 - $108	1069%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$42	1069%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$43	1094%
Cigna	$90	2290%
Osf Dan Ppo - All Plans	$90	2290%
Beech Street-All Plans	$96	2443%
First Health - All Plans	$96	2443%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$96	2443%
Ecoh-All Plans	$102	2595%
Hfn-All Plans	$102	2595%
Quartz Health Solutions-All Plans	$106	2697%
Multiplan-All Plans	$113	2875%

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 $120.
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 Rochelle Community 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.