CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Carlsbad Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $3
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.80x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Carlsbad Medical Center is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 2.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2430 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $3 (76%)
Insurance Median: $11 (280%)
Cash: $3 (76% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (280% 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 280% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 180%). 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
Self Pay $2 - $4 51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $19 102%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $4 102%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 - $5 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Node Choice Care Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node Molina Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node Va $4 102%
Presbyterian $4 - $15 102%
Tricare $4 102%
Triwest $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $14 102%
Veterans Eval Services $4 102%
Work Comp Nm $4 - $8 102%
Us Department Of Labor $5 127%
Wexford Health $5 127%
Eddy County Detention $10 254%
Node Molina Health Exchange $11 280%
Aetna $12 - $18 305%
Zelis $13 - $18 331%
Capstar $14 356%
Omni Network $14 356%
Choice Care $15 382%
Cigna $15 - $18 382%
Nm Health Connection $16 407%
Ccn First Health $17 433%
Healthsmart $17 - $18 433%
Multiplan $18 458%
Medical Control Inc $20 509%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2430 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals