Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)
Facility: Kansas Heart Hospital
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 | $4 | 102% |
| Humana | $4 | 102% |
| Celtic Mcr Adv | $4 | 102% |
| Tricare | $4 | 102% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $4 | 102% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $6 | 153% |
| Wppa - All Plans | $6 | 153% |
| Multiplan - All Plans | $13 | 331% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the glucose blood test (CPT 82947) at Kansas Heart Hospital in Wichita, KS, the facility's cash price of $9.00 is lower than the state average, while the median negotiated rate of $4.00 reflects the contractual agreements with major payers like UnitedHealthcare and Humana. It is important to note that for patients with high-deductible plans, paying the cash price of $9.00 upfront can sometimes be more cost-effective than relying on insurance, as the insurer's allowed amount may exceed the cash rate. Additionally, patients should proactively ask the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can further reduce the final bill by bypassing administrative claim processing fees.
When reviewing your bill, be aware that the facility's gross charge of $15.00 is significantly higher than the Medicare benchmark of $3.93, which serves as the objective baseline for fair pricing. If you receive a bill that includes charges for services not rendered or items that should have been bundled, you should request a full itemized audit rather than accepting a summary invoice. If you are out-of-network or face unexpected charges, the No Surprises Act may protect you from balance billing for emergency care and non-emergency services at in-network facilities, so it is advisable to dispute any surprise bills in writing before signing away your rights.