CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Wilkes Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $15
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.82x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Wilkes Regional Medical Center is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 3.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$15

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $15 (382%)
Insurance Median: $15 (382%)
Cash: $15 (382% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (382% 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 382% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 282%). 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
Healthteam $4 102%
Alliance $7 178%
Amerihealth $7 - $17 178%
Carolina Complete $7 178%
Healthblue $7 178%
Partners $7 178%
Trillium $7 178%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $16 178%
Vaya $7 178%
Wellcare $7 178%
Medcost $9 - $21 229%
Aetna $11 - $21 280%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 - $18 305%
Ambetter / Centene $14 - $18 356%
Cigna $16 407%
Oscar $16 - $20 407%
Directnet $18 458%
Private Healthcare Systems $27 687%
Multiplan $28 712%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals