CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Flushing Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $12
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Flushing Hospital Medical Center is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 45Th Avenue and Parsons Boulevard, Flushing, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$12

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4

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: $12 (305%)
Insurance Median: $4 (102%)
Cash: $12 (305% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4 (102% 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.

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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
Healthfirst $3 76%
Aetna $4 102%
Beacon Health Strategies $4 102%
Centerlight Healthcare $4 102%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $4 102%
Elderplan $4 102%
Empire $4 - $7 102%
Fidelis $4 102%
Ghi $4 102%
Hip $4 - $6 102%
Humana $4 102%
Metroplus $4 102%
Oscar $4 102%
Senior Whole Health $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $6 102%
Villagecaremax $4 102%
Vns $4 102%
Wellcare Of Ny $4 102%
Centivo $5 127%
Elderserve Health $5 127%
Hamaspik Choice $5 127%
Magnacare $5 127%
1199 National Benefit Fund $6 153%
Emblemhealth $6 153%
Empire Blue Priority $6 153%
Cigna $7 178%
Hotel Trades Council $1,912 48651%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 45Th Avenue and Parsons Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11355
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals