CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Acadian Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $100
Cash Discount Price: $50
vs. Medicare Baseline: 25.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Acadian Medical Center is $100. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $50. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 25.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3501 Highway 190 East, Eunice, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$50

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$100

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: $50 (1272%)

Insurance Median: $100 (2545%)

Cash: $50 (1272% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $100 (2545% 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 2545% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2445%). 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
Pp0/Manged Care	$3 - $174	76%
Ppo/Manged Care	$3 - $174	76%
Tricare	$3 - $4	76%
Aetna	$4 - $33	102%
Mcd Hmo Amerigroup	$4 - $33	102%
Mcd Hmo Com Hlth Solution	$4 - $36	102%
Mcd Hmo La Care	$4 - $33	102%
Mcd Hmo La Hlth Cr Connct	$4 - $33	102%
Medicaid / KanCare	$4 - $174	102%
Medicare (plans)	$4 - $174	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $33	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7	178%
Charity/Map	$47 - $174	1196%
American Postal Workers	$100 - $111	2545%
Work Comp	$141 - $157	3588%
Auto Insurance	$156 - $174	3969%
Bankers Fidelity	$156 - $174	3969%
Commerical	$156 - $174	3969%
Commerical Ip	$156 - $174	3969%
Industrial	$156 - $174	3969%
Mra Auto/Liability	$156 - $174	3969%

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 $50.
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 Acadian Medical Center 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.