CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Covenant Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $24
Cash Discount Price: $31
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Covenant Medical Center is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 6.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1447 N Harrison, Saginaw, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$31

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$24

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: $31 (789%)

Insurance Median: $24 (611%)

Cash: $31 (789% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $24 (611% 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 611% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 511%). 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
Aetna	$2 - $36	51%
Blue Care Network	$2 - $4	51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2	51%
Healthy Michigan Mclaren	$2	51%
Healthy Michigan Meridian	$2	51%
Healthy Michigan Molina	$2	51%
Healthy Michigan Priority Health	$2	51%
Mclaren Health Advantage	$2 - $22	51%
Health Advantage Mclaren Employee	$4 - $27	102%
Health Alliance Plan Of Michigan	$4 - $8	102%
Humana	$4 - $37	102%
Mclaren Advantage	$4	102%
Molina Healthplan	$4	102%
Physicians Health Plan Advantage/Advantage Plus	$4	102%
Priority Health	$4 - $27	102%
Priority Health E	$5 - $23	127%
Physicians Health Plan	$6 - $27	153%
Meritain Health	$8 - $37	204%
Multiplan	$9 - $44	229%
Cigna	$24 - $27	611%

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 $31.
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 Covenant 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.