CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $35
Cash Discount Price: $29
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is $35. 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 8.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Medical Center Dr Po Box 139, Supply, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$29

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$35

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: $35 (891%)

Cash: $29 (738% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $35 (891% 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 891% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 791%). 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
Aetna	$4 - $62	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4 - $53	102%
Cigna	$4 - $41	102%
Humana	$4 - $63	102%
Liberty Health	$4	102%
New Hanover Health Advantage	$4	102%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$4	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $45	102%
Amerihealth	$5 - $10	127%
Carolina Complete	$5 - $10	127%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$5 - $10	127%
Wellcare	$5 - $10	127%
Ambetter / Centene	$9	229%
Caresource North Carolina	$15 - $29	382%
Amps	$20 - $40	509%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$20 - $39	509%
Plotkin Health	$22 - $44	560%
Medcost	$28 - $61	712%
Transformhealth	$30 - $58	763%
Multiplan	$33 - $66	840%
Phcs	$33 - $66	840%
Employers Choice Network	$36 - $71	916%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$36 - $71	916%

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 $29.
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 Brunswick 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.