Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc
Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82947
- Insurance Median: $4
- Cash Discount Price: $25
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Smarthealth | $1 - $6 | 25% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $4 - $11 | 102% |
| Providrs Care | $4 | 102% |
| Medicare (plans) | $4 | 102% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $4 | 102% |
| Humana | $4 | 102% |
| Va | $4 | 102% |
| Aetna | $4 | 102% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $7 | 178% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $52 - $59 | 1323% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood glucose test (CPT 82947) at Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, the cash median price is $25.00, which is significantly lower than the facility's gross charge of $64.00. While the facility's negotiated rates for commercial payers like UnitedHealthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield average between $4.00 and $11.00 depending on the plan, these amounts are often higher than the cash price due to administrative overhead and contract structures. It is important to note that while Medicare sets a benchmark of $3.93 for this service, commercial negotiated rates frequently exceed this baseline; however, patients with high-deductible plans may find the cash price of $25.00 more cost-effective than the negotiated rates if their insurance allows the full allowed amount to be billed.
To minimize costs, patients should proactively ask the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the final bill by 20% to 50% when paid upfront, bypassing the administrative costs associated with insurance claims. Additionally, since the facility is an in-network location for most major payers, the No Surprises Act protects patients from balance billing for out-of-network services at this acute care hospital, though individual lab services may still require verification. Before scheduling, it is advisable to confirm your specific plan's deductible status and request an itemized bill to ensure no unbundled codes or services not rendered are included, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors that can be corrected through a formal written audit.