CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Bellevue Hospital Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $4
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Bellevue Hospital Center is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 3.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 462 First Avenue, New York, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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: $4 (102%)
Insurance Median: $13 (331%)
Cash: $4 (102% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13 (331% 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 331% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 231%). 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%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $97 76%
Healthfirst $3 - $97 76%
Centerlight $4 - $5 102%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $4 102%
Elderplan $4 102%
Fidelis $4 - $97 102%
Hamaspik $4 - $5 102%
Metroplus $4 - $97 102%
Oxford $4 - $6 102%
Wellcare $4 - $6 102%
Magnacare $5 127%
Villagecare Max $5 - $14 127%
Local 1199 $6 - $14 153%
Oscar $6 153%
United $6 - $54 153%
Affinity $7 - $97 178%
Cigna $10 254%
Carelon $11 - $43 280%
Emblem $12 - $58 305%
Multiplan $13 331%
Vnsny $14 - $44 356%
Amidacare $43 1094%
Senior Whole Health $43 1094%
United Behavioral Health $43 - $48 1094%
Carelon (Amida Care) $44 1120%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 462 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals