Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)
Facility: Logan County Hospital
Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82947
- Insurance Median: $41
- Cash Discount Price: $12
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.43x 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 1043% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 943%). 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 | $9 | 229% |
| Humana | $25 | 636% |
| Health Partners - All Plans | $57 | 1450% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $60 | 1527% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this blood glucose test at Logan County Hospital in Oakley, Kansas, the facility's negotiated rate of $41.00 is significantly higher than the state average of $10.40, though it remains below the gross chargemaster price of $60.00. While the facility offers a cash median price of $12.00, which is lower than the negotiated rate, patients with high-deductible plans should consider paying out-of-pocket if their insurance allowed amount exceeds the cash price. Because commercial insurance contracts often include administrative overhead that inflates rates, paying cash upfront can sometimes result in substantial savings compared to the amount your insurer will negotiate.
To ensure you are not overcharged, it is essential to request a full itemized bill before paying, as summary invoices can hide unbundled codes or services not rendered. If you receive a balance bill for the difference between the provider's full rate and your insurance payment, you may have rights under the No Surprises Act, particularly if you received care at an in-network facility. Additionally, you should ask the hospital about prompt-pay discounts, which can reduce the cash price by 20% to 50% if paid in full within 30 days, effectively bypassing the costly claims processing cycle that insurance billing requires.