CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Caromont Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $96
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Caromont Regional Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $96. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$96

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $96 (2443%)
Insurance Median: $7 (178%)
Cash: $96 (2443% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (178% 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
Avalon $2 51%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $26 51%
Humana $3 - $84 76%
Absolute Total Care $4 102%
Aetna $4 - $36 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $32 102%
Corporate Benefits Service $4 102%
Devoted Health $4 102%
Healthteam $4 102%
Longevity Health $4 102%
Molina $4 102%
Carolina Complete Health $6 153%
Partners Behavioral Health $6 153%
Alliance Behavioral Health $7 178%
Amerihealth Caritas $7 178%
Carolina Complete Health Tailored Plans $7 178%
Cigna $7 - $12 178%
Surgery Plus $7 178%
Vaya Behavioral Health $7 178%
Wellcare $7 178%
Carolina Caring $10 - $76 254%
Gaston County Jail $13 331%
Medcost $37 941%
Beech Street $79 2010%
Multiplan $79 2010%
Self Pay $86 2188%
First Health Network $91 2316%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28052
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals