CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Boston Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $14
Cash Discount Price: $41
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Boston Children's Hospital is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $41. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 3.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$41

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$14

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: $41 (1043%)

Insurance Median: $14 (356%)

Cash: $41 (1043% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $14 (356% 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 356% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 256%). 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.

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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
Cdphp	$5 - $60	127%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $46	153%
Harvard Pilgrim	$6 - $47	153%
Aetna	$7 - $59	178%
Ambetter / Centene	$7 - $44	178%
Carelon Strategies/Bhs	$7 - $46	178%
Mgb/Allways	$7 - $52	178%
Tufts Public Plan	$7 - $43	178%
United	$7 - $58	178%
United Ri Nj Ny	$7 - $44	178%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $60	178%
Carelon/Beacon	$8 - $52	204%
Fallon	$8 - $54	204%
Cigna	$9 - $63	229%
Ets/Lifetrac	$9 - $60	229%
Health New England	$9 - $57	229%
Interlink Transplant	$9 - $60	229%
Community Health Options	$10 - $63	254%
Coventry/Hcvm/First Health	$10 - $64	254%
Humana	$10 - $63	254%
Multiplan/Phcs	$10 - $66	254%
Unicare	$16	407%

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 $41.
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 Boston Children's 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.