CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Merit Health River Region

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $29
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Merit Health River Region is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $29. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$29

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4

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: $29 (738%)
Insurance Median: $4 (102%)
Cash: $29 (738% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4 (102% 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.

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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 - $10 102%
Caresource Truecare $4 102%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $4 102%
First Choice $4 - $91 102%
Humana $4 102%
Magnolia $4 102%
Magnolia Mcd Chip $4 102%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Molina Chip $4 102%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node First Choice American Health Of Ms Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node First Choice Wellcare Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node Healthy Mississippi Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $4 102%
Node Magnolia Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node Molina Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node Peoples Health Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node Va $4 102%
Node Vantage Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node Windsor Mcr Adv $4 102%
Tricare $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $16 102%
Veterans Eval Services $4 102%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $5 127%
Advanced Health Systems $6 153%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 153%
Magnolia Exchange $7 178%
Molina Exchange $7 178%
Ms Work Comp $7 178%
Node Seven Corners $7 178%
Vantage Commercial $9 229%
Self Pay $22 - $36 560%
Medpartners $24 611%
Trimed Billing Solutions $36 916%
Cigna $50 - $85 1272%
First Choice Mpcn Standard $67 1705%
Phcs $73 1858%
Ms Health Partners $91 2316%
Ms Dept Of Rehabilitation Services $121 3079%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS 39183
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals