CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: University of Michigan Health - West

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $4
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at University of Michigan Health - West is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5900 Byron Center Avenue, Sw, Wyoming, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $4 (102%)
Insurance Median: $7 (178%)
Cash: $4 (102% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (178% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Web Tpa $3 - $8 76%
Aetna $4 - $13 102%
Alliance Health & Life Ppo $4 - $13 102%
Asr Physicians $4 - $13 102%
Golden Rule Ins $4 - $14 102%
Hap $4 - $13 102%
Humana $4 - $14 102%
Medica $4 - $14 102%
Student Ins/Mega Life $4 - $14 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $14 102%
Asr Cofinity $5 - $16 127%
Cofinity Commercial $5 - $16 127%
Cofinity Weyco $5 - $16 127%
Core Source $5 - $16 127%
Epoch Group $5 - $16 127%
Health Partners $5 - $16 127%
Hlthcomp Admin $5 - $16 127%
Mid America $5 - $16 127%
Priority Health $8 - $11 204%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5900 Byron Center Avenue, Sw, Wyoming, MI 49519
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals