Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)
Facility: Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center
Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82947
- Insurance Median: $8
- Cash Discount Price: $19
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.04x 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 204% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 104%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid / KanCare | $4 | 102% |
| Va_Ccn | $8 | 204% |
| Aetna | $8 | 204% |
| Medicare (plans) | $8 | 204% |
| Medadv_Uhc | $8 | 204% |
| Humana | $8 | 204% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $8 - $10 | 204% |
| Medadv_Allwell | $8 | 204% |
| Tricare | $8 | 204% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $9 | 229% |
| United | $22 | 560% |
| Wppa_Providrscare | $22 | 560% |
| Hpk | $25 | 636% |
| Coventry | $25 | 636% |
| Cigna | $25 | 636% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
This blood glucose test at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, KS, has a cash median price of $19.00, which is lower than the facility's negotiated rates of $26.00 paid by most insurance plans. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital with government local ownership, patients should be aware that commercial insurance contracts often result in higher allowed amounts than cash prices due to administrative overhead and network tiering. For individuals with high-deductible plans, paying the cash price of $19.00 upfront may be more cost-effective than relying on insurance, which could require out-of-pocket payments exceeding the cash rate before coverage kicks in. Additionally, patients should explicitly ask the billing department about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can further reduce the final amount owed if settled in full within a short window.
The facility's Medicare benchmark rate is $3.93, providing a clear baseline for evaluating pricing fairness. Although the data does not include specific state or county average comparisons for this specific code, the significant difference between the Medicare rate and the cash price highlights the potential for markup in commercial billing. To avoid unexpected costs, consumers should request an itemized bill to verify that no services were unbundled or double-charged, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors. If a balance bill arises from an out-of-network ancillary service, patients are protected under the No Surprises Act and should dispute the charge with their insurer rather than paying immediately. Always confirm your deductible status before scheduling, as paying the negotiated rate without meeting your deductible can lead to higher out-of-pocket expenses than paying cash directly.