Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)
Facility: Labette Health
Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82947
- Insurance Median: $5
- Cash Discount Price: $29
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $4 - $9 | 102% |
| Montgomery County | $4 - $24 | 102% |
| Multiplan | $4 - $61 | 102% |
| Healthy Blue | $4 | 102% |
| Humana | $4 | 102% |
| Wellcare | $4 | 102% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $4 - $63 | 102% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $4 | 102% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $5 | 127% |
| Uhccp | $5 | 127% |
| Choicecare (First Health Network) | $65 | 1654% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas, Inc | $65 | 1654% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood glucose test (CPT 82947) at Labette Health in Parsons, KS, the facility's cash median rate of $29.00 is notably higher than the state average of $3.93 and the county average of $5.00. While the facility's negotiated rates range from $4.00 to $65.00 across 12 payers, these amounts often exceed the cash price, meaning patients with high-deductible plans or those without insurance may save money by paying the cash rate directly. It is important to note that the cash rate of $29.00 is 1.3 times the Medicare amount of $3.93, which serves as the objective baseline for evaluating fair pricing. To maximize savings, patients should explicitly request a "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discount before scheduling, as hospitals frequently offer a 20% to 50% reduction for upfront payment that bypasses the administrative costs of insurance claims processing.
Although the facility is an in-network location for many major insurers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare, the presence of a cash rate suggests that the negotiated contracts may not represent the lowest possible price for this specific service. Patients should be cautious of balance billing, which occurs when a provider bills the difference between their full charge and what the insurance allows, though the No Surprises Act protects against this for emergency care and non-emergency services at in-network facilities. If a patient receives a bill that appears inflated, they should request an itemized audit to verify that no unbundled codes or services not rendered are included, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors