CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: University of Michigan Health System

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $20
  • Cash Discount Price: $15
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at University of Michigan Health System is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 5.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$15

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$20

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: $15 (382%)
Insurance Median: $20 (509%)
Cash: $15 (382% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $20 (509% 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 509% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 409%). 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
Aetna $2 - $31 51%
Ambetter / Centene $2 51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $21 51%
Buckeye Community Health Plan $2 51%
Hap Midwest $2 51%
Mclaren Health Plan Inc $2 - $31 51%
Medicaid / KanCare $2 - $22 51%
Metrocare $2 - $21 51%
Molina Healthcare Of Michigan Inc $2 - $4 51%
Point Comfort Underwriters Unaccompanied Children Program $2 - $19 51%
Priority Health $2 - $47 51%
Priority Health [1038] $2 - $29 51%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $32 51%
Cofinity $3 - $34 76%
Confinity Advantage $3 - $25 76%
First Health $3 - $37 76%
Hap [1023] $3 - $33 76%
Plain Church Group $3 - $26 76%
Amerihealth Michigan Inc $4 102%
Beaumont Health Network $4 - $31 102%
Blue Care Network Of Michigan $4 - $21 102%
Bronson Healthcare Group $4 - $37 102%
First Agency $4 - $33 102%
Health Alliance Plan $4 102%
Humana $4 102%
Huron Valley Pace $4 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Medigold Trinity Health Plan Of Michigan $4 102%
Meridian Health Plan Of Michigan Inc $4 102%
Multiplan $4 - $37 102%
Nomi Health $4 - $31 102%
Paramount Elite-Ohio $4 102%
Paramount Health Care $4 - $37 102%
Parkview Health Plan Services $4 - $33 102%
Provider Network Of America $4 - $31 102%
Thome Pace $4 102%
Triwest $4 102%
Veteran Affairs Community Care Program $4 102%
Zing Health $4 102%
Employee Benefit Logistic $7 178%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals