CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Parma Community General Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $29
  • Cash Discount Price: $44
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.38x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Parma Community General Hospital is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $44. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 7.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7007 Powers Boulevard, Parma, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$44

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$29

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: $44 (1120%)
Insurance Median: $29 (738%)
Cash: $44 (1120% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $29 (738% 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 738% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 638%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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 $4 - $9 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $31 102%
Cigna $4 - $38 102%
Devoted Health $4 102%
Humana $4 102%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $4 - $29 102%
Molina $4 102%
Paramount $4 102%
Perennial Advantage Of Ohio $4 102%
Primetime Health Plan $4 102%
Summacare $4 102%
The Health Plan $4 - $38 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $8 102%
Valor Health Plans $4 102%
Wellcare By Allwell $4 102%
Ambetter / Centene $7 178%
Caresource $7 178%
Amish Aid Community Plan $27 687%
Amish Church Fund And Workers Aid Plan $27 687%
Buckeye Plain Ministries $27 687%
Clarity $28 712%
Jp Farley $28 712%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $29 738%
Immergrun $29 738%
Sunrise Plain Communities $29 738%
Aultcare $32 814%
Healthsmart $38 967%
Ohio Health Choice $38 - $52 967%
Medical Mutual Traditional/Health Ohio $41 1043%
Beech Street $46 - $52 1170%
Ohio Preferred Network $46 - $52 1170%
First Health $48 1221%
Century Health Network $49 1247%
Private Healthcare System $50 1272%
Configurenet $52 1323%
Fortified Provider Network $52 1323%
Multiplan $52 1323%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7007 Powers Boulevard, Parma, OH 44129
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals