CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $70
Cash Discount Price: $70
vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital is $70. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $70. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 17.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 North Broadway, Carnegie, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$70

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$70

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: $70 (1781%)

Insurance Median: $70 (1781%)

Cash: $70 (1781% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $70 (1781% 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 1781% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1681%). 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.

Billing Status

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	$2 - $70	51%
Aetna	$5 - $131	127%
Health Choice - All Plans	$6	153%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13 - $112	331%
Global Health Mcr Adv	$70	1781%
Humana	$70 - $131	1781%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$70	1781%
Ambetter / Centene	$90	2290%
Community Care Comm Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$105	2672%
Preferred Comm Ppo - All Plans	$105	2672%
Global Health Ip/Op Only - All Other Plans	$112	2850%
First Health - All Plans	$118	3003%
Multiplan - All Plans	$121	3079%
Soonerselect Mcaid - All Plans	$131	3333%

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 $70.
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 Carnegie Tri-County 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.