CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Southcoast Hospitals Group

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $5
Cash Discount Price: $17
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Southcoast Hospitals Group is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 363 Highland Avenue, Fall River, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$17

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $17 (433%)

Insurance Median: $5 (127%)

Cash: $17 (433% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $5 (127% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Aetna	$4 - $25	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4 - $8	102%
Commonwealth Care Alliance [1080501]	$4	102%
Eternal Health [1010322]	$4	102%
Evercare [1010304]	$4	102%
Medicare (plans)	$4 - $8	102%
Tufts Health Public Plans [1010213]	$4	102%
Tufts Senior Care Options [1010315]	$4	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $5	102%
Wellsense Health Plan Senior Care Options [1020208	$4	102%
Fallon [1000114]	$6	153%
Wellsense Health Plan Clarity Connectorcare & Meta	$7	178%
Cigna	$9	229%
Harvard Pilgrim [1010602]	$9	229%
Wellpoint [1000102]	$12	305%
Tufts [1010701]	$14	356%
Mass General Brigham Health Plan Commercial [10122	$19	483%
Mass General Brigham Health Plan Connectorcare [10	$19	483%
Group Insurance Service Center [1013001]	$20	509%
Innovative Health Plan [1025001]	$20	509%
Priority Health [1015001]	$20	509%
PHCS [1000125]	$21	534%
First Health [1000130]	$25	636%

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 $17.
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 Southcoast Hospitals Group 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.