Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)
Facility: Lindsborg Community Hospital
Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82947
- Insurance Median: $59
- Cash Discount Price: $45
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.01x 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 1501% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1401%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $9 | 229% |
| Tricare | $30 | 763% |
| Coventry Mcr Adv | $30 | 763% |
| Cigna | $54 | 1374% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $58 | 1476% |
| Coventry Comm-All Other Plans | $58 | 1476% |
| Multiplan-All Plans | $60 | 1527% |
| Phcs Preferred-All Plans | $60 | 1527% |
| Century Health-All Plans | $61 | 1552% |
| Coventry Wc | $61 | 1552% |
| Health Partners -All Plans | $61 | 1552% |
| Wppa-All Plans | $61 | 1552% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the glucose blood test (CPT 82947) at Lindsborg Community Hospital in Lindsborg, KS, the facility's cash median price of $45.00 is notably lower than the state average of $60.00. While the hospital's negotiated rates with major payers like Blue Cross Blue Shield and Tricare average $59.00, these amounts are still higher than the cash price, which can be a significant factor for patients with high-deductible plans who may not yet have met their out-of-pocket limits. It is important to note that while the No Surprises Act protects patients from balance billing for out-of-network services at in-network facilities, patients should still verify their specific plan details, as some ancillary services or non-covered items might still trigger unexpected charges if not properly managed during registration.
To ensure you are receiving the most accurate and fair pricing, we recommend requesting an itemized billing audit before finalizing payment, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors such as double-billing or unbundled codes that can inflate your total. Additionally, since the facility offers a cash median rate of $45.00, you should explicitly ask about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts at the time of scheduling, as paying in full upfront can often bypass administrative fees and reduce the final cost further. By comparing the facility's rates directly to the Medicare benchmark of $3.93 and understanding that commercial negotiated rates often include administrative overhead, you can make informed decisions that protect you from unnecessary medical debt.