CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Oakdale Community Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $34
  • Cash Discount Price: $20
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Oakdale Community Hospital is $34. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 8.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$20

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$34

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: $20 (509%)
Insurance Median: $34 (865%)
Cash: $20 (509% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $34 (865% 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 865% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 765%). 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
Aarp $4 102%
Aetna $4 - $70 102%
All Savers Insurance $4 102%
Allegiance Hospice $4 102%
Allen Oaks Hospice $4 102%
Ambetter / Centene $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $6 102%
Champva $4 102%
Compassionate Care Hospic $4 102%
Correct Care $4 - $124 102%
Geha $4 102%
Golden Rule $4 102%
Harbor Hospice $4 102%
Healthy Blue Dual Adv $4 102%
Heart Of Hospice $4 102%
Hos Misc Hospice $4 102%
Humana $4 - $78 102%
Ice Health Service Corp $4 102%
Mcr American Hlth Adv $4 102%
Mcr Lagniappe $4 102%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 - $27 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Mutual Of Omaha $4 102%
Snf Nursing Home $4 102%
St Francis Nursing Home $4 102%
Triwest $4 - $124 102%
United Hc Shared Services $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $27 102%
Us Family Health Plan $4 - $124 102%
Wellcare $4 102%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $4 102%
Gulf South Risk Svcs Ip $5 127%
Hawaii Mainland Administr $6 153%
Integrated Med Solutions $6 153%
Meritain $7 - $70 178%
Amfirst $15 - $25 382%
Self Pay $15 - $25 382%
Web-Tpa $37 - $62 941%
Cigna $40 - $70 1018%
Ima $44 - $124 1120%
Ppo Plus $44 - $74 1120%
Wc Gulf South Risk Srvcs $66 - $112 1679%
Wc Martco $66 - $112 1679%
Wc Misc $66 - $112 1679%
Wc Risk Mgmnt-Baton Rouge $66 - $112 1679%
Wc Sedwick Workmans Comp $66 - $112 1679%
Wc Us Department Of Labor $66 - $112 1679%
American Public Life $74 - $124 1883%
American Retirement Life $74 - $124 1883%
Apwu $74 - $124 1883%
Auto Liability $74 - $124 1883%
Bankers Life $74 - $124 1883%
Fox Everitt $74 - $124 1883%
Mailhandlers Benefit Plan $74 - $124 1883%
Medishare $74 - $124 1883%
Medplus $74 - $124 1883%
Misc Commerical $74 - $124 1883%
Phcs $74 - $124 1883%
Physicians Mutual $74 - $124 1883%
State Farm-La $74 - $124 1883%
Usaa $74 - $124 1883%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA 71463
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals