CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Jacksonville Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $83
Cash Discount Price: $144
vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital is $83. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $144. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 21.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 W Walnut St, Jacksonville, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$144

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$83

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: $144 (3664%)

Insurance Median: $83 (2112%)

Cash: $144 (3664% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $83 (2112% 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 2112% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2012%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4 - $144	102%
Coventry	$4 - $23	102%
Health Alliance	$4 - $98	102%
Humana	$4 - $123	102%
Medicare (plans)	$4 - $23	102%
Tricare	$4 - $26	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $104	102%
Medicaid / KanCare	$9	229%
Molina Healthcare	$9	229%
Corvel/Corcare	$22 - $29	560%
Illinois Workers Compensation	$24 - $43	611%
Commercial Workers Compensation	$41	1043%
Health Alliance Mh Employee Plan	$66	1679%
Current Health Network	$79 - $108	2010%
6 Degrees Health	$86	2188%
Hope Trust	$86	2188%
Hst	$86	2188%
Cigna	$100	2545%
Aetna	$101 - $115	2570%
Healthlink	$122	3104%
Phcs/Multiplan	$130	3308%
Hfn	$137	3486%
Liability	$144	3664%

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 $144.
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 Jacksonville 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.