Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)
Facility: Kearny County Hospital
Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82947
- Insurance Median: $21
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.34x 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 534% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 434%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $21 - $60 | 534% |
| Wps Gha - Mac J5 Part A | $21 | 534% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this blood glucose test at Kearny County Hospital in Lakin, KS, the negotiated rate is $21.00, which matches the lowest possible amount charged by Blue Cross Blue Shield and Wps Gha - Mac J5 Part A. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital with government ownership, the cash-pay median is not available in this dataset. If you have a high-deductible plan, you might find it beneficial to pay cash directly, as the cash price could be lower than your insurance's negotiated rate, potentially saving you money on this specific service.
To ensure you are not overcharged, always request a full itemized bill before paying, as summary invoices often hide errors or unbundled charges. Additionally, ask the hospital about "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the final cost by 20% to 50% if you settle the bill upfront. Since the facility is in-network, the No Surprises Act protects you from balance billing for emergency care or out-of-network ancillary services, but you should still verify your deductible status to avoid unexpected out-of-pocket expenses.