CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Ascension River District Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $15
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Ascension River District Hospital is $4. 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 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4100 River Rd, East China, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$15

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4

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: $4 (102%)
Cash: $15 (382% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4 (102% 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
Aetna $4 102%
Amerihealth Vip Care $4 102%
Great Lakes Health Plan $4 102%
Harbor Advantage Hmo $4 102%
Humana $4 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Meridian Wellcare $4 102%
Molina Advantage $4 102%
Molina Health Link $4 102%
Total Health Care $4 102%
Tricare $4 102%
Veterans Choice $4 102%
Ambetter / Centene $5 127%
Molina Market Place $5 127%
Phcs Pos $5 127%
Phcs Ppo $5 127%
Ahlic $6 153%
Hap Hmo $6 153%
Hap Preferred $6 153%
Ppom $6 153%
Priority Hmo $6 153%
Smarthealth $6 153%
Aaa-Auto Insurance $7 178%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4100 River Rd, East China, MI 48054
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals