CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Metropolitan Hospital Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.85x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Metropolitan Hospital Center is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 5.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1901 First Avenue, New York, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23

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%)
Insurance Median: $23 (585%)
Ins. Median: $23 (585% 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 585% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 485%). 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
Aetna $3 - $12 76%
Healthfirst $3 - $51 76%
Elderplan $4 102%
Fidelis $4 - $51 102%
Magnacare $5 127%
Oscar $6 153%
Oxford $6 153%
United $6 - $28 153%
Centerlight $8 204%
Cigna $10 254%
Wellcare $10 254%
Carelon $11 - $23 280%
Emblem $12 - $31 305%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $51 331%
Multiplan $13 331%
Local 1199 $14 356%
Villagecare Max $14 356%
Vnsny $14 - $23 356%
Metroplus $22 - $51 560%
Affinity $23 - $51 585%
Amidacare $23 585%
Carelon (Amida Care) $23 585%
Senior Whole Health $23 585%
United Behavioral Health $23 - $25 585%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1901 First Avenue, New York, NY 10029
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals