Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital Inc
Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82947
- Insurance Median: $4
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Smarthealth | $1 - $6 | 25% |
| Medicare (plans) | $4 | 102% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $4 | 102% |
| Humana | $4 | 102% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $4 - $11 | 102% |
| Vc Hope | $4 | 102% |
| Va | $4 | 102% |
| Cigna | $6 | 153% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $7 | 178% |
| Aetna | $12 - $14 | 305% |
| Coventry City Of Wichita | $16 | 407% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 82947, representing a blood glucose test, the facility Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital Inc in Wichita, KS, has a negotiated median paid amount of $4.00. This rate aligns exactly with the Medicare benchmark of $3.93, indicating no markup above the federal cost baseline. While commercial negotiated rates often exceed Medicare by 200% to 300%, this specific service is priced at parity with the government rate. For patients with high-deductible plans, the cash price is not listed in the data; however, if the cash price were lower than the insurance allowed amount, paying out-of-pocket could result in significant savings, provided the patient qualifies for self-pay or prompt-pay discounts.
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 before scheduling. If a patient chooses to pay cash directly, they should explicitly ask the billing department for a "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discount, which can range from 20% to 50% off the standard rate. Additionally, patients should request a full itemized bill rather than accepting a summary invoice, as hospitals may bundle charges or include services not rendered. Since over 80% of hospital bills contain errors, reviewing the line-by-line statement is the most effective way to ensure accuracy and avoid unexpected costs.