Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)
Facility: University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus
Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82947
- Insurance Median: $17
- Cash Discount Price: $6
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.33x 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 433% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 333%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wppa [503200056] | $7 - $19 | 178% |
| Alt Wppa [5032000964] | $7 - $19 | 178% |
| Meritain Health [503200039] | $7 - $28 | 178% |
| Alt Carelon Behavioral Health [503200905] | $8 - $23 | 204% |
| National Assn Letter Carriers [503200019] | $10 - $28 | 254% |
| Cigna | $10 - $37 | 254% |
| First Health [5032000110] | $10 - $28 | 254% |
| Aha-Healthcare Preferred [503200050] | $10 - $28 | 254% |
| Alt Meritain Health [503999911] | $10 - $28 | 254% |
| Allied National [503999937] | $10 - $28 | 254% |
| Aetna | $10 - $28 | 254% |
| Php [503200005] | $10 - $28 | 254% |
| Correct Care Solutions [50311253] | $12 - $32 | 305% |
| Workers Comp [503999901] | $14 - $39 | 356% |
| Usa Managed Care [503999030] | $15 - $41 | 382% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this blood glucose test at the University of KS Health System Great Bend Campus, the cash price is $6.00, which is significantly lower than the facility's negotiated rates of $17.00 and the median paid amount of $28.00. While the facility's negotiated rate is higher than the state average, patients with high-deductible plans may find the cash price more affordable if their insurance allows a higher negotiated rate than the cash price. It is important to note that commercial insurance contracts often include administrative overhead that inflates the baseline price, and while the facility is a government-owned acute care hospital, patients should verify their specific plan's allowed amount before scheduling to ensure they are not paying more than necessary.
If you choose to use insurance, be aware that the No Surprises Act protects you from balance billing for out-of-network services at in-network facilities, though you should still request an itemized bill to avoid paying for services not rendered or unbundled charges. Since over 80% of hospital bills contain errors, it is advisable to dispute any discrepancies in writing rather than accepting a summary bill. Additionally, if you pay out-of-pocket, ask the hospital about prompt-pay discounts, which can reduce the bill by 20% to 50% for upfront payment, bypassing the costly claims processing cycle that insurance billing requires.