CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Jfk University Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $4
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Jfk University Medical Center is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 4.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 65 James Street, Edison, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $4 (102%)
Insurance Median: $19 (483%)
Cash: $4 (102% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (483% 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 483% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 383%). 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
Aetna $2 - $68 51%
Horizon $3 - $75 76%
Amerigroup $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 102%
Clover $4 102%
Seoul Medical Group $4 102%
United Community/Americhoice $4 102%
Vaccn $4 102%
Wellcare $4 102%
Karna $5 127%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $9 127%
Oxford $9 229%
Activecare First McO $10 - $57 254%
Bergen Risk $10 - $61 254%
Intergroup $10 - $57 254%
Brighton Health Plan $11 - $65 280%
Prime Health $11 - $65 280%
Qualcare $11 - $66 280%
Multiplan - PHCS $12 - $69 305%
Amerihealth $13 - $77 331%
Cigna $18 458%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 65 James Street, Edison, NJ 08818
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals