CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Southeast

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $61
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Mercy Hospital Southeast is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $61. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 2.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1701 Lacey St, Cape Girardeau, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$61

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $61 (1552%)
Insurance Median: $8 (204%)
Cash: $61 (1552% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (204% 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 204% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 104%). 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 $3 - $89 76%
Medicaid / KanCare $3 - $21 76%
American Health Advantage Of Mo Mcr Hmo Contracted [320264] $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $132 102%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $4 102%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $4 102%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] $4 102%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $4 102%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $4 102%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $4 102%
Humana $4 - $118 102%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $4 102%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $4 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $4 102%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518] $4 102%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $4 102%
Tricare $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $9 102%
Ambetter / Centene $5 127%
Consociate Consolidated Health Contracted [320490] $5 - $9 127%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $5 127%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $5 127%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $6 - $8 153%
Centivo Contracted [320505] $6 153%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $6 153%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $6 - $108 153%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $6 153%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $6 - $95 153%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $6 - $95 153%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522] $7 178%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $7 178%
Hope Trust Contracted [320488] $10 254%
Cigna $11 280%
First Health Contracted [320128] $31 - $89 789%
Health Alliance Contracted [320164] $31 - $90 789%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $33 - $95 840%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] $33 - $95 840%
Mercy Benefit Admin [20251] $33 - $95 840%
Workers Comp [20426] $36 - $111 916%
Multiplan Contracted [320270] $38 - $111 967%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] $38 - $111 967%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1701 Lacey St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals