CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Arthur G James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $20
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Arthur G James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 5.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 460 W 10Th Ave, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$20

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%)
Insurance Median: $20 (509%)
Ins. Median: $20 (509% 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 509% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 409%). 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
Healthspan $8 - $5,413 204%
Humana $8 - $5,521 204%
Medicare (plans) $8 - $5,467 204%
Medigold $8 204%
Upper Ohio Valley $8 - $5,413 204%
Aetna $9 - $5,388 229%
Medicaid / KanCare $9 - $12 229%
United $10 - $32 254%
Caresource $12 - $17 305%
Mmo $12 - $30 305%
Molina $12 - $5,388 305%
Odrc $12 - $14 305%
Amerihealth $13 - $19 331%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $33 331%
Buckeye Community $13 - $17 331%
Osu Health Plan $16 - $23 407%
Lifetrac $23 - $24 585%
Ohio Ppo $23 585%
Cigna $25 - $26 636%
Ohiohealth $25 - $26 636%
Frontpath $28 712%
Healthsmart $32 814%
Multiplan $33 840%
Ohio Dept Of Health $4,289 109135%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 460 W 10Th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL