CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Carolina East Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $38
Cash Discount Price: $34
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Carolina East Medical Center is $38. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 9.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$34

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$38

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: $34 (865%)

Insurance Median: $38 (967%)

Cash: $34 (865% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $38 (967% 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 967% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 867%). 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
Humana	$4	102%
Inclusive Health (Nchirp)-All Plans	$4	102%
Tricare	$4 - $60	102%
Pamlico Co Jail-All Plans	$8 - $16	204%
Craven Co. Jail Systems - All Plans	$10 - $20	254%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $43	254%
Medcost Ppo Employees And Retirees	$20 - $39	509%
Medcost Ppo Ultra (Employees)	$20 - $38	509%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$21 - $41	534%
Medcost Ppo City Employees	$22 - $44	560%
Medcost Ppo County Employee	$23 - $45	585%
Benefit Mgmt, Svcs-All Plans	$26 - $51	662%
Acs Consult Svc Inc-All Plans	$27 - $54	687%
Aetna	$27 - $53	687%
Cigna	$27 - $55	687%
Medcost Benefit Svc-All Other Plans	$27 - $53	687%
Medcost Ppo Standard	$27 - $54	687%

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 $34.
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 Carolina East 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.