CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Trinity Medical Ctr East &Trinity Medical Ctr West

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $45
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.33x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Trinity Medical Ctr East &Trinity Medical Ctr West is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $45. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 4.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 380 Summit Avenue, Steubenville, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$45

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $45 (1145%)
Insurance Median: $17 (433%)
Cash: $45 (1145% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (433% 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 433% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 333%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $4 51%
Aetna $4 102%
Ambetter / Centene $4 102%
Caresource $4 - $5 102%
Highmark $4 - $18 102%
Humana $4 - $88 102%
Medical Mutual $4 102%
Molina $4 102%
The Health Plan $4 102%
United $4 - $67 102%
Aultcare $17 - $68 433%
Cigna $19 - $76 483%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 380 Summit Avenue, Steubenville, OH 43952
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals