CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Butler County Health

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $52
  • Cash Discount Price: $68
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.23x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Butler County Health is $52. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 13.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 372 South 9Th Street, David City, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$52

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: $68 (1730%)
Insurance Median: $52 (1323%)
Cash: $68 (1730% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $52 (1323% 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 1323% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1223%). 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
Medica $22 - $80 560%
Humana $32 - $50 814%
UnitedHealthcare $32 - $80 814%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $47 - $78 1196%
Ambetter / Centene $50 - $78 1272%
Multiplan $50 - $78 1272%
Nebraska Total Care $50 - $78 1272%
Aetna $51 - $79 1298%
Cigna $52 - $80 1323%
Corvel $52 - $80 1323%
Midlands Choice $52 - $80 1323%
Three Rivers $52 - $80 1323%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 372 South 9Th Street, David City, NE 68632
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals