CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Christ Hospital is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $23 (585%)
Insurance Median: $6 (153%)
Cash: $23 (585% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (153% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $33 76%
Aetna $4 - $33 102%
Buckeye Mycare Dual [2171] $4 102%
Caresource [2031] $4 - $20 102%
Cigna $4 - $55 102%
Geha [2168] $4 102%
Golden Rule [2161] $4 102%
Humana $4 - $20 102%
Kentucky Passport/Molina [2097] $4 102%
Medben [2222] $4 102%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 - $33 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Medigold Ppo [2204] $4 102%
Meridian [2185] $4 102%
Perennial [4200] $4 102%
United Medical Resources [2104] $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $55 102%
Wellcare Of Kentucky [2191] $4 102%
Ambetter / Centene $5 127%
Other Exchange Plan [9992] $5 - $55 127%
Allied Benefits [2163] $6 153%
First Health [2041] $6 153%
Medical Mutual [2054] $6 153%
Meritain Health [2224] $6 153%
Western And Southern [2076] $6 153%
Custom Design Benefits - True Cost [3004] $8 204%
Ohio Health Choice [2062] $10 - $26 254%
Poppins Health [2299] $10 254%
Nalc [2178] $11 - $29 280%
Priority Health [2225] $11 - $29 280%
Amerihealth Caritas [2230] $12 - $33 305%
Life Synch [2080] $12 - $33 305%
Multiplan/Phcs [2059] $15 - $40 382%
Bccp [3079] $20 - $55 509%
Buckeye Community Health [2028] $20 509%
Healthcare Highways [2298] $20 - $55 509%
Sagamore Health Network [2066] $20 - $55 509%
Suburban Health [2408] $20 - $55 509%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals