Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)
Facility: Menorah Medical Center
Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82947
- Insurance Median: $33
- Cash Discount Price: $316
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.40x 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 840% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 740%). 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 - $367 | 51% |
| Amerigroup | $4 | 102% |
| Coventry | $4 - $185 | 102% |
| Home State Health Plan | $4 | 102% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $4 - $207 | 102% |
| Celtic | $4 | 102% |
| Wellcare | $4 | 102% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $4 | 102% |
| Humana | $4 - $10 | 102% |
| United | $4 - $207 | 102% |
| Aetna | $4 - $234 | 102% |
| Devoted Health | $4 | 102% |
| Unicare | $4 | 102% |
| Healthyblue | $4 | 102% |
| Triwest Health Alliance | $4 | 102% |
| Pyramid Life | $4 | 102% |
| Oscar | $6 | 153% |
| Multiplan | $7 - $340 | 178% |
| Oha Network | $8 - $230 | 204% |
| Corvel Corporation | $8 - $298 | 204% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $32 - $85 | 814% |
| Nhc Advantage | $33 - $87 | 840% |
| Wppa Providrs Care Network | $35 - $92 | 891% |
| Universal Healthcare | $61 - $161 | 1552% |
| Coventry Kc Mo | $71 - $188 | 1807% |
| College Park Family Care Center | $75 - $197 | 1908% |
| Cco, Inc. | $130 - $344 | 3308% |
| Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc | $130 - $344 | 3308% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood glucose test at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS, the cash price is $316.00, which matches the facility's median paid amount. This rate is significantly higher than the state average, reflecting the facility's proprietary ownership and the specific cost structure of acute care hospitals in Kansas. While commercial insurance plans like Cigna and Aetna negotiate rates ranging from $2 to $367, these negotiated amounts often exceed the cash price, meaning patients with high-deductible plans might save money by paying out-of-pocket. It is important to note that while the No Surprises Act protects patients from balance billing for emergency services at in-network facilities, non-emergency lab services may still be subject to out-of-network billing if not properly coordinated, so verifying the network status of specific ancillary services is crucial before scheduling.
To ensure you are not overcharged, always request a full itemized bill that lists every CPT code and unit cost, as summary bills often hide unbundled charges or services not rendered. If you choose to pay cash, ask the billing department about prompt-pay discounts, which can reduce the $316.00 fee by 20% to 50% if settled upfront, bypassing the administrative costs associated with insurance claims processing. Finally, compare your facility's rates against the Medicare benchmark of $3.93; although the commercial rates are much higher due to administrative markups, understanding this baseline helps identify if the negotiated rates from payers like Multiplan or United are fair or if they represent excessive pricing relative to the true cost of care.