CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Incline Village Community Hospital

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 Incline Village Community Hospital 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 880 Alder Street, Incline Village, NV.

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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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3 - $74	76%
Medicare (plans)	$21 - $32	534%
Aetna	$48 - $72	1221%
Prominence Healthfirst - All Plans	$48 - $72	1221%
Admar Multiplan - All Plans	$49 - $74	1247%
First Health - All Plans	$49 - $74	1247%
Great West/One Health - All Plans	$49 - $74	1247%
Hometown Hp - All Plans	$49 - $74	1247%
Humana	$49 - $74	1247%
Interplan - All Plans	$49 - $74	1247%
Multiplan - All Plans	$49 - $74	1247%
Phcs - All Plans	$49 - $74	1247%
UnitedHealthcare	$49 - $74	1247%
Cigna	$50 - $75	1272%
Beech Street/Capp Care - All Plans	$51 - $78	1298%
Healthnet - All Plans	$51 - $78	1298%
Uhn - All Plans	$51 - $78	1298%
Sierra Health - All Plans	$52 - $80	1323%
Ca Hlth And Wellness - All Plans	$55 - $84	1399%

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 $68.
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 Incline Village Community 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.