Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)
Facility: Wesley Medical Center
Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82947
- Insurance Median: $6
- Cash Discount Price: $207
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.53x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Health Partners Of Kansas | $2 - $201 | 51% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $2 - $72 | 51% |
| Wppa | $2 - $70 | 51% |
| Medical Associates Health Plan | $2 - $76 | 51% |
| United | $2 - $181 | 51% |
| Preferred Health Choices | $2 - $76 | 51% |
| Coventry Health Care | $4 | 102% |
| Amerigroup | $4 | 102% |
| Spirit Aerosystems | $4 - $129 | 102% |
| Triwest Health Alliance | $4 | 102% |
| Humana | $4 | 102% |
| Devoted Health | $4 | 102% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $4 | 102% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $4 | 102% |
| Aetna | $4 - $144 | 102% |
| Correct Care Solutions | $6 | 153% |
| First Health | $6 - $185 | 153% |
| Triwest Healthcare Alliance | $8 - $261 | 204% |
| Multiplan | $8 - $362 | 204% |
| Usa Managed Care | $10 - $342 | 254% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $10 | 254% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood glucose test at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS, the cash price is $207.00, which matches the facility's cash median. This rate is significantly higher than the state average, as indicated by a comparison factor of 1.5 times the Medicare amount of $3.93. While many payers have negotiated rates ranging from $2 to $362, the cash price can sometimes be more affordable for patients with high-deductible plans if their insurance negotiated rate exceeds $207.00. Patients should verify their specific plan's allowed amount and ask the hospital directly about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the bill by 20% to 50% if paid in full upfront.
It is important to note that the $207.00 cash rate is not the same as the negotiated rates paid by insurance companies, which vary widely across the 21 payers listed, with some plans paying as little as $2 and others up to $362. Because insurance contracts often include administrative overhead and claim processing costs, the final amount a patient pays could differ significantly from the cash price depending on their deductible status and plan tier. To ensure you are not overcharged, request a full itemized bill before paying and review it line-by-line to confirm all services were rendered and no unbundled codes were applied. If you receive a balance bill for services rendered at an in-network facility, you may be entitled to protections under the No Surprises Act, and you should dispute any unexpected charges in writing rather than paying immediately.