Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)
Facility: Hodgeman County Health Center
Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82947
- Insurance Median: $37
- Cash Discount Price: $42
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.41x 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 941% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 841%). 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 | $8 - $9 | 204% |
| Humana | $33 | 840% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $33 - $49 | 840% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $33 - $52 | 840% |
| Triwest - All Plans | $33 | 840% |
| Aetna | $42 | 1069% |
| First Health - All Plans | $47 | 1196% |
| Wppa (Provdrscare) - All Plans | $49 | 1247% |
| Health Partners - All Plans | $49 | 1247% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the glucose blood test (CPT 82947) at Hodgeman County Health Center in Jetmore, Kansas, the facility's cash price of $42.00 is notably higher than the state average of $39.00 and the county average of $37.00. While the facility offers a cash median of $42.00, patients with high-deductible plans may find this direct payment cheaper than their insurance negotiated rates, which range from $33.00 to $52.00 depending on the payer. It is important to note that commercial insurance rates often include administrative overhead and contract markups, sometimes exceeding the actual cost of care, so verifying your specific plan's allowed amount before scheduling is essential to avoid unexpected costs.
Patients should be aware that while the No Surprises Act protects against balance billing for out-of-network services at in-network facilities, it is still advisable to request a prompt-pay discount or self-pay rate before check-in, as these discounts can bypass insurance billing cycles and administrative fees. If you receive a bill, always demand a full itemized statement showing specific CPT codes rather than accepting a summary invoice, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors such as unbundled charges or services not rendered. Disputing these errors in writing with the billing supervisor is the most effective way to reduce medical debt, ensuring you are only paying for accurate, rendered services.