Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)
Facility: Sheridan County Hospital
Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82947
- Insurance Median: $12
- Cash Discount Price: $18
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.05x 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 305% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 205%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Celtic Insurance | $11 | 280% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $12 | 305% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $17 | 433% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 82947, representing a blood glucose test at Sheridan County Hospital in Hoxie, Kansas, the cash price is $18.00. This cash rate is significantly lower than the facility's negotiated rates with major payers such as Celtic Insurance ($11), Blue Cross Blue Shield ($12), and UnitedHealthcare ($17). While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital with government-local ownership, patients should note that commercial negotiated rates often exceed cash prices due to administrative overhead and contract structures. If you have a high-deductible plan, paying the cash price of $18.00 upfront may be more cost-effective than your insurance applying its negotiated rate, especially if your deductible has not yet been met.
To ensure you are receiving the most accurate pricing, always request an itemized bill before finalizing payment, as summary bills can obscure individual charges. If you choose to use insurance, verify your deductible status beforehand, as paying the negotiated rate without meeting your deductible can result in higher out-of-pocket costs than the cash option. Additionally, ask the hospital directly about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the final amount owed by 20% to 50% when paid in full within a short window.