CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Lafayette Regional Health Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $110
Cash Discount Price: $255
vs. Medicare Baseline: 27.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Lafayette Regional Health Center is $110. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $255. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 27.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 State Street, Lexington, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$255

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$110

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: $255 (6489%)

Insurance Median: $110 (2799%)

Cash: $255 (6489% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $110 (2799% 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 2799% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2699%). 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.

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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 - $223	102%
Amerigroup	$4	102%
Healthyblue	$4	102%
Home State Health Plan	$4	102%
Medicaid / KanCare	$4	102%
Unicare	$4	102%
United	$4 - $115	102%
Corvel Corporation	$8 - $217	204%
Oha Network	$8 - $127	204%
Ambetter / Centene	$47	1196%
Nhc Advantage	$48	1221%
Universal Healthcare	$66	1679%
Humana	$86 - $110	2188%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$97 - $255	2468%
College Park Family Care Center	$110	2799%
Oscar	$127	3232%
Cigna	$146 - $182	3715%
Wppa Providrs Care Network	$191	4860%
Multiplan	$199	5064%
Coventry	$203	5165%
Coventry Kc Mo	$203	5165%
Cco, Inc.	$217	5522%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc	$229	5827%

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 $255.
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 Lafayette Regional Health 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.