Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)
Facility: Greenwood County Hospital
Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82947
- Insurance Median: $34
- Cash Discount Price: $32
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.65x 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 865% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 765%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $2 - $34 | 51% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $8 - $9 | 204% |
| Triwest - All Plans | $14 | 356% |
| Tricare | $17 | 433% |
| Choicecare Mcr Adv - All Plans | $17 | 433% |
| Integrated Health Plan - All Plans | $30 | 763% |
| First Health - All Other Plans | $34 | 865% |
| Beech Street - All Plans | $34 | 865% |
| First Health Ccn Network | $34 | 865% |
| Preferred Hs (Coventry) - All Plans | $36 | 916% |
| Principal Health Care Inc - All Plans | $38 | 967% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $40 | 1018% |
| Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans | $40 | 1018% |
| Providrs Care/Wppa - All Plans | $60 | 1527% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 82947, representing a blood glucose test at Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka, Kansas, the facility's cash median rate is $32.00, while the negotiated rate paid by most insurance plans is $34.00. This specific test is benchmarked against the federal Medicare rate of $3.93, which serves as the objective baseline for evaluating hospital pricing markups. Although the facility is a Critical Access Hospital with government local ownership, the negotiated rates for this service are significantly higher than the Medicare benchmark, reflecting the typical administrative load and contract dynamics inherent in commercial insurance billing. Patients should note that while the cash price is slightly lower than the negotiated amount, it remains substantially above the Medicare baseline, and the facility does not offer a specific self-pay discount listed in this data.
The pricing landscape for this service varies by payer, with UnitedHealthcare plans negotiating a range between $2 and $34, while Medicaid and Amerigroup plans have a fixed negotiated rate of $40.00. It is important to understand that assuming an in-network rate is the lowest possible price can be misleading, as some commercial contracts may exceed the cash-pay option. To potentially reduce costs, patients with high-deductible plans should verify if their specific insurance plan's negotiated rate exceeds the cash price of $32.00, in which case paying out-of-pocket might be more economical. Additionally, patients should proactively ask the billing department about "prompt-pay" discounts, which can offer a fee reduction for upfront payment, and request a full itemized bill to ensure no errors or unbundled charges are included before finalizing payment.