CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Sparrow Ionia Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $1
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Sparrow Ionia Hospital is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3565 S State Road, Ionia, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1

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: $1 (25%)
Insurance Median: $4 (102%)
Cash: $1 (25% 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.

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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 $1 - $6 25%
Covenant Advantage $1 - $6 25%
Humana $1 - $19 25%
Medicare (plans) $1 - $6 25%
Medigold $1 - $6 25%
Senior Community Care $1 - $6 25%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $15 51%
Medicaid / KanCare $3 - $4 76%
Priority $3 - $15 76%
Asr $4 - $19 102%
Blue Care Network $4 - $19 102%
Cigna $4 - $19 102%
Cofinity $4 - $19 102%
Great West Healthcare $4 - $19 102%
Health Alliance Plan $4 - $19 102%
Mclaren Commercial $4 - $21 102%
Priority Health Medihmo $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $18 102%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3565 S State Road, Ionia, MI 48846
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals