Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.
Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82947
- Insurance Median: $4
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Smarthealth | $1 - $6 | 25% |
| Medicare (plans) | $4 | 102% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $4 | 102% |
| Via Christi Research | $4 | 102% |
| Vc Hope | $4 | 102% |
| Humana | $4 | 102% |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $4 | 102% |
| Va | $4 | 102% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $4 - $11 | 102% |
| Corizon | $5 | 127% |
| Mdsave | $6 | 153% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $7 | 178% |
| Aetna | $12 | 305% |
| Coventry City Of Wichita | $16 | 407% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 82947, representing a blood test for glucose, the facility Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc. reports a Medicare benchmark of $3.93 and a median negotiated rate of $4.00. This facility is located in Wichita, Kansas (ZIP 67214), and serves 14 different payers, including Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, and Humana. While specific cash and median paid amounts are not listed for this service, the data indicates that the negotiated rate is essentially aligned with the federal Medicare baseline, which serves as the objective cost standard for evaluating hospital pricing. Unlike commercial chargemasters that can be inflated to make discounts appear larger, the Medicare rate reflects the true cost of delivery, suggesting that the facility's pricing structure for this test is transparent and does not include significant markups over the government's calculated baseline.
Patients should be aware that while in-network insurance contracts provide a ceiling on charges, the actual amount paid often depends on individual plan deductibles and co-pays. For this specific test, the facility offers a median negotiated rate of $4.00, which is comparable to the Medicare benchmark. If a patient has a high-deductible plan, they may find that paying the cash price directly could be more cost-effective than relying on insurance, provided the insurance negotiated rate exceeds the cash price. It is recommended to contact the hospital directly to inquire about self-pay or prompt-pay discounts, which can range from 20% to 50% off the billed amount when paid in full upfront. Additionally, patients should request an itemized bill to verify that all charges are accurate and that no services were rendered but billed, ensuring they