CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Queens Hospital Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $4
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Queens Hospital Center is $14. 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 3.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 82-68 164Th Street, Jamaica, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $14 (356%)
Cash: $4 (102% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (356% 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 356% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 256%). 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 - $88 76%
Healthfirst $3 - $88 76%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $4 102%
Elderplan $4 102%
Fidelis $4 - $88 102%
Centerlight $5 - $8 127%
Hamaspik $5 127%
Magnacare $5 127%
Villagecare Max $5 - $14 127%
Local 1199 $6 - $14 153%
Oscar $6 153%
Oxford $6 153%
United $6 - $42 153%
Wellcare $6 - $10 153%
Affinity $7 - $88 178%
Cigna $10 254%
Carelon $11 - $39 280%
Emblem $12 - $53 305%
Multiplan $13 331%
Vnsny $14 - $40 356%
Metroplus $38 - $88 967%
Amidacare $39 992%
Senior Whole Health $39 992%
United Behavioral Health $39 - $43 992%
Carelon (Amida Care) $40 1018%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 82-68 164Th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals