CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $30
Cash Discount Price: $28
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 7.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3333 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$28

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$30

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: $28 (712%)

Insurance Median: $30 (763%)

Cash: $28 (712% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $30 (763% 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 763% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 663%). 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
Amerihealth	$3 - $12	76%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3 - $48	76%
Carolina Complete	$3 - $12	76%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$3 - $12	76%
UnitedHealthcare	$3 - $44	76%
Wellcare	$3 - $12	76%
Aetna	$4 - $53	102%
Cigna	$4 - $39	102%
Humana	$4 - $51	102%
Liberty Health	$4	102%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$4	102%
Caresource North Carolina	$6 - $26	153%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$9 - $37	229%
Amps	$10 - $43	254%
Plotkin Health	$10 - $40	254%
Beechstreet	$14 - $59	356%
Medcost	$14 - $62	356%
Multiplan	$14 - $59	356%
Phcs	$14 - $59	356%
Primary Physician Care	$14 - $58	356%
Employers Choice Network	$16 - $64	407%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$16 - $64	407%

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 $28.
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 Novant Health Forsyth Medical 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.