CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Hammond Henry Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $35
Cash Discount Price: $42
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Hammond Henry Hospital is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $42. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 8.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 N College Avenue, Geneseo, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$42

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$35

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: $42 (1069%)

Insurance Median: $35 (891%)

Cash: $42 (1069% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $35 (891% 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 891% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 791%). 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.

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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
Quad City Community Hc-All Plans	$2	51%
Aetna	$10 - $35	254%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $28	254%
Geneseo Good Samaritan Village Op Only-All Plans	$10	254%
Meridian Health Plan-All Plans	$10	254%
Tricare	$12	305%
Health Alliance Mcare Adv	$14	356%
Humana	$14 - $42	356%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $35	356%
Wellmark Of Ia-All Plans	$24	611%
Springfield Armory-All Plans	$31	789%
Ambetter / Centene	$33	840%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$35	891%
Multiplan Integrated Hp	$35	891%
Cigna	$36	916%
Multiplan Pponext	$38	967%
Osf Direct Access Network-All Plans	$38	967%
Multiplan-All Other Plans	$40	1018%
Corvel-All Plans	$42	1069%
Healthsmart Adult-All Other Plans	$42	1069%
Healthsmart Pediatric	$42	1069%
Hfn-All Plans	$42	1069%
Multiplan Beech Street	$42	1069%
Multiplan Phcs Adult	$42	1069%
Multiplan Phcs Pediatric	$42	1069%
Usa Mco-All Plans	$42	1069%

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 $42.
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 Hammond Henry 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.