CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Mesa View Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $38
  • Cash Discount Price: $38
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.67x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Mesa View Regional Hospital is $38. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 9.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1299 Bertha Howe Avenue, Mesquite, NV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$38

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$38

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: $38 (967%)
Insurance Median: $38 (967%)
Cash: $38 (967% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $38 (967% 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 967% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 867%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $64 331%
Selecthealth Mcare-All Plans $27 687%
Sierra-All Plans $37 941%
UnitedHealthcare $37 - $64 941%
Multiplan Primary Network-All Other Plans $38 967%
Cigna $41 1043%
Multiplan Complementary Network $45 1145%
Aetna $52 1323%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1299 Bertha Howe Avenue, Mesquite, NV 89027
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals