Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)
Facility: Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center
Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82947
- Insurance Median: $4
- Cash Discount Price: $9
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $2 - $4 | 51% |
| Triwest | $4 | 102% |
| Aetna | $4 - $9 | 102% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $4 - $6 | 102% |
| Cigna | $7 | 178% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood glucose test (CPT 82947) at Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center in Wichita, KS, the cash price is $9.00, which matches the facility's listed gross charge. This rate is significantly higher than the Medicare benchmark of $3.93, indicating a markup of 1.0x relative to the federal baseline. While the facility offers a negotiated rate of $4.00 for in-network plans, this amount is still above the Medicare amount and may not represent the lowest possible cost for patients. It is important to note that cash-pay rates can sometimes be more affordable than insurance negotiated rates, particularly for patients with high-deductible plans where the insurer's allowed amount might exceed the cash price. 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 final bill by 20% to 50% if paid upfront.
Because commercial insurance contracts often result in negotiated rates that are higher than cash prices, patients should carefully compare their insurance coverage against the facility's cash rate before scheduling. Although this specific code does not show a median negotiated rate in the data, the principle remains that in-network coverage does not guarantee the lowest price, as administrative costs and contract dynamics can inflate the allowed amount. If you receive a bill that seems unexpectedly high, you should request a full itemized audit to check for errors, unbundled codes, or services not rendered, as over 80% of hospital bills contain discrepancies. Additionally, under the No Surprises Act, you are protected from balance billing for out-of-network services at in-network facilities, so any surprise charges should be disputed