CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Franciscan Health Indianapolis

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $7
Cash Discount Price: $23
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Franciscan Health Indianapolis is $7. 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 1.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8111 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $7 (178%)

Cash: $23 (585% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $7 (178% 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.

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	$3 - $4	76%
Managed Health Services [1302]	$4	102%
Mdwise [1175]	$4	102%
Medicaid / KanCare	$4 - $5	102%
Medicare (plans)	$4	102%
Unicare [1150]	$4	102%
Managed Care [2000]	$6 - $99	153%
Aetna	$7 - $69	178%
Commercial [2001]	$7 - $99	178%
United Medical Resources [1158]	$7	178%
United Medical Resources [1301]	$7	178%
UnitedHealthcare	$7	178%
Workers Comp [1172]	$8	204%
Cigna	$63	1603%
Great West Insurance [1055]	$64	1628%
Humana	$69	1756%

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 $23.
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 Franciscan Health Indianapolis 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.