CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Alta Vista Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $96
Cash Discount Price: $105
vs. Medicare Baseline: 24.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Alta Vista Regional Hospital is $96. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $105. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 24.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 104 Legion Drive, Las Vegas, NM.

Cash / Self-Pay

$105

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$96

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: $105 (2672%)

Insurance Median: $96 (2443%)

Cash: $105 (2672% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $96 (2443% 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 2443% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2343%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Commercial Hmo Ppo	$4 - $211	102%
Medicaid / KanCare	$4 - $211	102%
Medicare (plans)	$4 - $211	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $34	102%
Workers Comp	$4 - $211	102%
Champus	$5 - $211	127%
Php Centennial	$5	127%
Mcare Mcaid Hmo Dual	$34	865%
Self Pay	$105	2672%
Other Covernment	$132 - $211	3359%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$158 - $211	4020%
Mva	$211	5369%
Other Government	$211	5369%

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 $105.
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 Alta Vista Regional Hospital 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.