CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $18
Cash Discount Price: $25
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Arnot Ogden Medical Center is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $25. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 4.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$25

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$18

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: $25 (636%)

Insurance Median: $18 (458%)

Cash: $25 (636% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $18 (458% 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 458% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 358%). 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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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
Empire	$2	51%
Aetna	$4 - $77	102%
Amerihealth	$4	102%
Amerihealth Mcr Adv - All Plans	$4	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4 - $304	102%
Fidelis	$4 - $8	102%
Geisinger	$4 - $61	102%
Humana	$4 - $95	102%
Tricare	$4	102%
Fidelis Care-Exchange - All Plans	$6 - $55	153%
Cigna	$7 - $62	178%
Geisinger - All Plans	$7 - $58	178%
Independent Health - All Plans	$7 - $65	178%
Mvp Health Plan - All Plans	$7 - $62	178%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $105	178%
Icircle	$8	204%
Pomco Inc - All Plans	$8 - $72	204%
Upmc Health Plan - All Plans	$8 - $69	204%
Emblem Health - All Plans	$10 - $88	254%
Martins Point Mcr Adv - All Plans	$11 - $100	280%
Healthnow - All Plans	$34 - $302	865%
Emblem/Ghi	$93	2366%

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 $25.
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 Arnot Ogden Medical Center 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.