Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)
Facility: Saint John Hospital
Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82947
- Insurance Median: $4
- Cash Discount Price: $3
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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.
Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $4 - $6 | 102% |
| Cigna | $4 | 102% |
| Celtic | $4 - $13 | 102% |
| Midland Care Connection | $4 | 102% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $4 - $9 | 102% |
| Tricare | $4 | 102% |
| Medicare (plans) | $4 | 102% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $4 | 102% |
| Healthy Blue | $4 | 102% |
| Kansas Superior Select | $4 | 102% |
| Aetna | $4 - $7 | 102% |
| Employer Direct Healthcare | $6 | 153% |
| Corizon | $6 | 153% |
| Well Path | $6 | 153% |
| Naphcare | $6 | 153% |
| Centurion | $6 | 153% |
| Comp Alliance Workers Comp | $8 | 204% |
| Oha Networks | $8 | 204% |
| Worker Compensation | $8 | 204% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood glucose test (CPT 82947) at Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth, KS, the facility's cash price of $3.00 is significantly lower than the state average of $18.00, which represents the median amount typically paid by insurance plans. While the facility's negotiated rates for commercial payers range from $4.00 to $37.00, the cash price offers a substantial discount for those without insurance or with high-deductible plans. Patients should verify if their specific insurance plan has a negotiated rate that exceeds the $3.00 cash price, as paying out-of-pocket upfront often results in immediate savings compared to the administrative overhead and higher contracted fees charged to in-network members.
To maximize savings, patients should proactively request a "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discount from the billing department before scheduling the test, as these upfront payment incentives can reduce the final cost further. It is important to avoid balance billing by confirming that the facility is in-network for your plan, as the No Surprises Act protects against unexpected bills for out-of-network services at in-network hospitals. Additionally, since the facility's rates are benchmarked against Medicare, which sets a fixed reimbursement rate of $3.93 for this procedure, the commercial negotiated rates reflect standard market pricing rather than the federal baseline, making the direct cash price the most transparent and cost-effective option available.