CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Ochsner American Legion Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $154
  • Cash Discount Price: $13
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 39.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Ochsner American Legion Hospital is $154. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 39.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1634 Elton Road, Jennings, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$13

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$154

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: $13 (331%)
Insurance Median: $154 (3919%)
Cash: $13 (331% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $154 (3919% 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 3919% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3819%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $294 51%
Cigna $2 - $7 51%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $352 51%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network $3 - $15 76%
Aetna $4 - $352 102%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $4 - $303 102%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $4 - $352 102%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $4 - $352 102%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $4 - $294 102%
Humana $4 - $352 102%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $4 - $352 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 - $294 102%
Ochsner Health Plan $4 - $294 102%
Tricare $4 102%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $4 - $294 102%
Provider Network Of America $5 - $7 127%
Zelis $6 - $31 153%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $7 - $35 178%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $18 - $908 458%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1634 Elton Road, Jennings, LA 70546
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals