CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Perham Health

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: $41
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.85x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Perham Health is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $41. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 5.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Coney Street West, Perham, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$41

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23

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: $41 (1043%)
Insurance Median: $23 (585%)
Cash: $41 (1043% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $23 (585% 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 585% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 485%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $43 433%
Health Partners Mcr Adv $21 534%
Humana $21 534%
Medica Mcr Adv $21 534%
Medicare (plans) $21 - $24 534%
Ucare Mn Senior Health Options $21 534%
Medicaid / KanCare $22 - $23 560%
Ucare Mn Medical Assistance $22 - $23 560%
Ucare Mn Minnesota Care $22 - $23 560%
Ucare Mn Senior Care Plus $22 - $23 560%
Ucare Mn Special Needs Basic Care $22 - $23 560%
Ucare Mn Special Needs Basic Care Dual $22 560%
UnitedHealthcare $22 - $49 560%
Medica Mcaid Mn Care $23 585%
Medica Mn (Msho) $26 662%
Ucare Individual And Family Plan-All Other Plans $26 662%
Medica Mn Senior Hp/Outside Mn $28 - $29 712%
Health Partners Minnesota Care $31 - $32 789%
Medica Commercial-All Other Plans $45 - $46 1145%
Preferred One (Pchp, Pic, Pas)-All Other Plans $46 - $47 1170%
Health Partners-All Plans $51 - $52 1298%
Preferred One (Ppo) $53 - $54 1349%
Sanford Health Plan-All Plans $53 - $54 1349%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Coney Street West, Perham, MN 56573
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals