CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Fargo

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $71
  • Cash Discount Price: $98
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Fargo is $71. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $98. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 18.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4671 38Th St S, Fargo, ND.
Cash / Self-Pay
$98

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$71

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: $98 (2494%)
Insurance Median: $71 (1807%)
Cash: $98 (2494% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $71 (1807% 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 1807% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1707%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 102%
Primewest Minnesota $4 102%
Ucare Of Minnesota $4 102%
Medica $21 - $42 534%
Sanford Health Plan $46 1170%
Cigna $59 - $69 1501%
Ilumed Aco Reach $64 1628%
Americas Choice Provider Network $69 1756%
Provider Network Of America $74 1883%
Quik Trip $74 1883%
Usa Managed Care Organization $74 1883%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $74 1883%
Multiplan/Phcs $78 1985%
Prime Health Services $83 2112%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4671 38Th St S, Fargo, ND 58104
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL