CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Health System

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $50
  • Cash Discount Price: $68
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.72x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Health System is $50. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 12.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Halket Street, Pittsburgh, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$50

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: $68 (1730%)
Insurance Median: $50 (1272%)
Cash: $68 (1730% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $50 (1272% 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 1272% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1172%). 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 - $66 102%
Amerihealth Caritas $4 - $6 102%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $4 - $6 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 102%
Upmc Health Plan $4 - $30 102%
Upmc Work Partners $4 102%
Geisinger $6 153%
Pa Health & Wellness $7 178%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $34 204%
Cigna $44 - $66 1120%
Intergroup $55 - $62 1399%
Coventry/First Health $77 - $87 1959%
Preferred Healthcare System $88 - $99 2239%
Humana $94 - $105 2392%
Private Health Care Systems $94 - $105 2392%
Multiplan $101 - $114 2570%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 Halket Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals