CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Womans Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $42
Cash Discount Price: $54
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Womans Hospital is $42. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $54. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 10.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Woman's Way, Baton Rouge, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$54

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$42

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: $54 (1374%)

Insurance Median: $42 (1069%)

Cash: $54 (1374% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $42 (1069% 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 1069% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 969%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $48	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $47	153%
Webtpa [100127]	$29 - $47	738%
Fmolhs Employees [100257]	$34 - $42	865%
Aetna	$38 - $56	967%
Cigna	$38 - $50	967%
Coventry [100010]	$38 - $48	967%
La Women'S Healthcare [100265]	$38 - $47	967%
Ppo Plus [100259]	$38 - $48	967%
Verity [100266]	$38 - $47	967%
Beech Street [100260]	$41 - $51	1043%
Multiplan [100258]	$42 - $53	1069%
Private Health [100261]	$42 - $53	1069%
Humana	$45 - $56	1145%
Meritain [100063]	$45 - $56	1145%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $54.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82947.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Womans Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82947.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.