CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Watonga, Inc

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $28
  • Cash Discount Price: $33
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Mercy Hospital Watonga, Inc is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $33. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 7.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 North Clarence Nash Boulevard, Watonga, OK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$33

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$28

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: $33 (840%)
Insurance Median: $28 (712%)
Cash: $33 (840% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $28 (712% 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 712% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 612%). 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 $4 - $43 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $23 102%
Humana $4 - $22 102%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 - $17 102%
Health Choice Contracted [320166] $5 127%
Ambetter / Centene $14 - $17 356%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $14 - $17 356%
Novasys Contracted [320285] $14 - $17 356%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] $18 - $22 458%
Cigna $18 - $48 458%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $18 - $22 458%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $18 - $22 458%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] $18 - $22 458%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $18 - $22 458%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145] $18 - $22 458%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $18 - $22 458%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $18 - $22 458%
Independent Health [20197] $18 - $22 458%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] $18 - $22 458%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $18 - $22 458%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $18 - $22 458%
Medical Associates Health [20444] $18 - $22 458%
Medicare (plans) $18 - $32 458%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $18 - $22 458%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $18 - $22 458%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325] $18 - $22 458%
Tribute Health Plan Mcr Contracted [320338] $18 - $22 458%
Tricare $18 - $22 458%
UnitedHealthcare $18 - $45 458%
Webtpa Contracted [320417] $19 - $24 483%
Medica Contracted [320239] $26 - $32 662%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $28 - $48 712%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $28 - $48 712%
Quik Trip Contracted [320447] $28 - $34 712%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] $28 - $34 712%
Benefit Management Contracted [320052] $30 - $43 763%
Healthsmart Accel Contracted [320183] $32 - $40 814%
Osma Health Contracted [320292] $32 - $40 814%
Healthcare Highways Plus Contracted [320175] $34 - $43 865%
Preferred Community Choice Contracted [320311] $34 - $43 865%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] $34 - $46 865%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $36 - $45 916%
First Health Contracted [320128] $37 - $46 941%
Multiplan Contracted [320270] $37 - $51 941%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $39 - $48 992%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $39 - $48 992%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $39 - $48 992%
Healthsmart Preferred Care Contracted [320184] $39 - $48 992%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $39 - $48 992%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $39 - $48 992%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $39 - $48 992%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 500 North Clarence Nash Boulevard, Watonga, OK 73772
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals