Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)
Facility: Kansas Medical Center Llc
Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82947
- Insurance Median: $4
- Cash Discount Price: $22
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| United | $2 | 51% |
| Tricare | $4 | 102% |
| Humana | $4 | 102% |
| Indian Health | $4 | 102% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $4 | 102% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $4 - $8 | 102% |
| Medadv_Wellcare | $4 | 102% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $4 | 102% |
| Three_Rivers | $8 | 204% |
| Wppa | $10 - $19 | 254% |
| Aetna | $12 | 305% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this blood glucose test at Kansas Medical Center Llc in Andover, the cash price is $22.00, which is significantly lower than the facility's gross charge of $37.00. While the facility's negotiated rates with major payers like United and Tricare average $4.00, these amounts are often higher than the cash price due to administrative costs and contract structures. Patients with high-deductible plans may find it financially advantageous to pay the $22.00 cash rate directly, especially if their insurance negotiated rate exceeds this amount. To maximize savings, it is recommended to ask the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling, as these upfront payment incentives can further reduce the final bill.
This service is benchmarked against federal standards, where the Medicare rate is $3.93. The facility's cash price of $22.00 represents a markup relative to this federal baseline, a common practice in commercial healthcare pricing. Because over 80% of hospital bills contain errors, patients should request a full itemized statement rather than accepting a summary bill, which can hide unbundled charges or services not rendered. If a balance bill arises from an out-of-network ancillary service, patients should first verify the legality of the charge under the No Surprises Act before paying immediately, and should formally dispute any errors in writing to avoid unexpected debt.