CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: St Bernard Parish Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $7
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at St Bernard Parish Hospital is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8000 West Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$7

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4

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: $7 (178%)
Insurance Median: $4 (102%)
Cash: $7 (178% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4 (102% 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.

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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 $2 - $4 51%
Aetna $4 - $8 102%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $4 102%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $14 102%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $4 102%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $4 102%
Humana $4 102%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $4 102%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Ochsner Health Plan $4 102%
Tricare $4 102%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $4 102%
Zelis $7 178%
Cigna $13 331%
First Health Network $14 356%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $16 407%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $16 407%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8000 West Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA 70043
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals