CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: UPMC Hamot

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: $163
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at UPMC Hamot is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $163. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 7.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 State Street, Erie, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$163

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

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: $163 (4148%)
Insurance Median: $30 (763%)
Cash: $163 (4148% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $30 (763% 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 763% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 663%). 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 - $190 102%
Amerihealth Caritas $4 - $6 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $37 102%
Cigna $4 - $109 102%
Fidelis $4 102%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan) $4 102%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $4 - $136 102%
Independent Health $4 102%
Pa Health & Wellness $4 - $7 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $5 102%
Upmc Health Plan $4 - $15 102%
Upmc Work Partners $4 102%
Wellcare $4 102%
Geisinger $6 153%
Univera $41 - $120 1043%
Intergroup $177 - $218 4504%
Multiplan $190 - $218 4835%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 201 State Street, Erie, PA 16550
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals