CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: PAM Specialty Hospital of Hammond

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $381
  • Cash Discount Price: $508
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 96.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at PAM Specialty Hospital of Hammond is $381. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $508. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 96.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 42074 Veterans Ave, Hammond, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$508

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$381

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: $508 (12926%)
Insurance Median: $381 (9695%)
Cash: $508 (12926% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $381 (9695% 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 9695% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 9595%). 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
America'S Choice $355 9033%
Provider Network Of America $381 9695%
Quik Trip $381 9695%
Usa Managed Care Organization $381 9695%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $381 9695%
Multiplan/Phcs $406 10331%
Medincrease $457 11628%
Vantage Health Plan $457 11628%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 42074 Veterans Ave, Hammond, LA 70403
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL