CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $73
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $73. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 3.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$73

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$3.93

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3.93 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $73 (1858%)
Insurance Median: $14 (356%)
Cash: $73 (1858% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (356% of 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 356% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 256%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $4 - $14 102%
Amerigroup $4 102%
Amerihealth Mercy La Lacare $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $8 102%
Devoted Health $4 102%
Dignity Care Corporation $4 102%
Humana $4 - $5 102%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Inc. $4 102%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $4 102%
United $4 - $33 102%
United Va Ccn $4 102%
Vantage Health Plan $4 - $10 102%
Wellcare $4 102%
Medical Development International $5 127%
Universal Healthcare $5 127%
Allegiance Health Management $7 178%
Verity $15 - $44 382%
Cigna $16 - $46 407%
Ppo Plus $19 - $56 483%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation $25 - $72 636%
Gilsbar 360 $27 - $78 687%
Multiplan $28 - $85 712%
Dma Regional Ppo $36 - $103 916%
Employers Health Network $36 - $103 916%
First Health $36 - $103 916%
Healthsouth Corporation $36 - $103 916%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn) $40 - $115 1018%
Bestcomp $41 - $119 1043%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals