CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Nkc Health

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $33
  • Cash Discount Price: $26
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Nkc Health is $33. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 8.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$33

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: $26 (662%)
Insurance Median: $33 (840%)
Cash: $26 (662% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $33 (840% 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 840% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 740%). 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
Ambetter / Centene $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $61 102%
Humana $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $5 102%
Oscar $5 - $33 127%
Occunet Network $8 - $32 204%
Wellfit $8 - $58 204%
Centivo $9 - $54 229%
Centrus Health Direct $9 - $42 229%
Cigna $42 1069%
Aetna $46 - $74 1170%
Quiktrip $54 1374%
Multiplan $63 - $72 1603%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO 64116
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals