CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: New Ulm Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.85x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at New Ulm Medical Center is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 5.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1324 Fifth North Street, New Ulm, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

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: $18 (458%)
Insurance Median: $23 (585%)
Cash: $18 (458% 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
Aetna $4 - $147 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $108 102%
Hennepin Health $4 102%
Medica $4 - $143 102%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 - $83 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 - $76 102%
Medica Health System $5 - $150 127%
Ucare Pmap (A B C D E G N O S U R H) $5 - $37 127%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $112 127%
Health Partners $7 - $12 178%
Medica Dual Solutions (A U) $11 - $82 280%
Cigna $13 - $141 331%
South Country Health Alliance $13 - $89 331%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(A M U) $16 - $123 407%
Medica Ubh (A) $17 - $155 433%
Medica Mhps $19 - $143 483%
Medica Ubh (N) $19 - $145 483%
Medica Ubh Pmap $20 - $148 509%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(B D N O R S V) $21 - $133 534%
First Health (A C E G H U B D N O R S) $21 - $155 534%
Americas Ppo (Araz) (B D N H O R S) $22 - $145 560%
All Other Contracted Care (A B C D E G H N O R S U) $27 - $173 687%
Bc Aware/Blue Plus (Nr) $47 1196%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1324 Fifth North Street, New Ulm, MN 56073
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals