CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Allina Health Faribault Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $24
Cash Discount Price: $21
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Allina Health Faribault Medical Center is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 6.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 State Avenue, Faribault, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$21

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: $21 (534%)

Insurance Median: $24 (611%)

Cash: $21 (534% 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	$4 - $86	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4 - $40	102%
Medicaid / KanCare	$4	102%
Medicare (plans)	$4	102%
Scha Msho (V)	$4	102%
South Country Health Alliance	$4	102%
Ucare Pmap (A B C D E G N O S U R H)	$4 - $29	102%
Medica Health System	$11 - $116	280%
Healthpartners	$14 - $98	356%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $99	356%
Health Partners	$15 - $107	382%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(B D N O R S V)	$16 - $111	407%
Medica	$16 - $110	407%
Medica Mhps	$16 - $110	407%
Americas Ppo (Araz) (B D N H O R S)	$17 - $121	433%
First Health (A C E G H U B D N O R S)	$17 - $121	433%
All Other Contracted Care (A B C D E G H N O R S U)	$21 - $144	534%

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 $21.
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 Allina Health Faribault 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.