Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)
Facility: Overland Park Reg Med Ctr
Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82947
- Insurance Median: $86
- Cash Discount Price: $486
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.88x 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.
Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)
The negotiated rate at this facility is 2188% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2088%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cigna | $2 - $4 | 51% |
| Devoted Health | $4 | 102% |
| United | $4 - $229 | 102% |
| Humana | $4 - $10 | 102% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $4 | 102% |
| Pyramid Life | $4 | 102% |
| Triwest Health Alliance | $4 | 102% |
| Amerigroup | $4 | 102% |
| Aetna | $4 - $260 | 102% |
| Celtic | $4 | 102% |
| Unicare | $4 | 102% |
| Home State Health Plan | $4 | 102% |
| Coventry | $4 - $205 | 102% |
| Healthyblue | $4 | 102% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $4 - $219 | 102% |
| Wellcare | $4 | 102% |
| Oscar | $6 | 153% |
| Multiplan | $7 - $377 | 178% |
| Oha Network | $8 - $255 | 204% |
| Corvel Corporation | $8 - $331 | 204% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $86 - $95 | 2188% |
| Nhc Advantage | $88 - $97 | 2239% |
| Wppa Providrs Care Network | $93 - $102 | 2366% |
| Universal Healthcare | $162 - $178 | 4122% |
| Coventry Kc Mo | $190 - $209 | 4835% |
| College Park Family Care Center | $199 - $219 | 5064% |
| Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc | $347 - $382 | 8830% |
| Cco, Inc. | $347 - $382 | 8830% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this blood glucose test at Overland Park Reg Med Ctr, the cash price is $486.00, which matches the facility's median paid amount. While the facility's negotiated rates for various payers range from $2 to $382, the cash price remains the highest figure in this dataset. It is important to note that for patients with high-deductible plans, paying cash upfront can sometimes be more cost-effective than using insurance, as the negotiated rates paid by insurers often exceed the cash price. Additionally, patients should verify if the facility offers "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can provide a fee reduction of 20% to 50% if the bill is settled in full before or shortly after the service.
When evaluating costs, it is crucial to compare rates against the Medicare benchmark rather than the hospital's gross charges, as the latter often inflates the perceived savings. The Medicare amount for this service is $3.93, and the facility's cash rate is 21.9% higher than this federal baseline. Although the data does not provide specific county or state average comparisons for this exact code, the facility's cash price is significantly higher than the typical commercial negotiated rates seen across many payers. To ensure you are receiving the best possible price, we recommend requesting an itemized billing audit to confirm all charges are accurate and checking your insurance status to determine if your deductible has been met before scheduling.