CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Seiling Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $64
Cash Discount Price: $34
vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Seiling Municipal Hospital is $64. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 16.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 Ne Highway 60, Seiling, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$34

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$64

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: $34 (865%)

Insurance Median: $64 (1628%)

Cash: $34 (865% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $64 (1628% 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 1628% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1528%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$3 - $34	76%
Healthchoice Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$6	153%
Aetna	$34 - $78	865%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$34 - $66	865%
Humana	$34 - $78	865%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$34	865%
Coventry Comm - All Plans	$55	1399%
Cigna	$62	1578%
Multiplan Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$62	1578%
Ambetter / Centene	$65	1654%
Community Choice Ppo Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$66	1679%
Preferred Comm Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$66	1679%
Soonerselect Mcaid - All Plans	$78	1985%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $34.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82947.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Seiling Municipal Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82947.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.