CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Elkhart General Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Elkhart General Hospital is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 5.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 E Blvd, Elkhart, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

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: $23 (585%)
Insurance Median: $22 (560%)
Cash: $23 (585% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (560% 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 560% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 460%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Mclaren (Mi $2 51%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $24 51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $9 76%
Aetna $4 - $24 102%
Caresource $4 - $47 102%
Devoted Healthcare $4 - $7 102%
Humana $4 - $25 102%
Mdwise $4 - $47 102%
Mhs $4 - $47 102%
Pace $4 102%
Plain Church $6 - $29 153%
Cha $22 - $28 560%
Immergrun $22 - $29 560%
Php $23 - $25 585%
Cigna $26 - $27 662%
Multiplan $26 662%
Signature $26 662%
Encore $27 687%
Heartland $36 916%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 E Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals