CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $35
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3551 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$35

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4

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: $35 (891%)
Insurance Median: $4 (102%)
Cash: $35 (891% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4 (102% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $7 51%
Aetna $4 102%
Ambetter / Centene $4 - $7 102%
Amerihealth Mercy Health Plans $4 102%
Cigna $4 102%
Gateway Health Plan $4 102%
Geisinger Health Plan $4 102%
Health Partners Of Philadelphia $4 102%
Keystone Mercy Health Plans $4 102%
Providence Health Plan $4 102%
Soonercare $4 102%
Upmc Health Plan $4 102%
Amerihealth Caritas Nc $5 127%
Amerihealth Caritas Sc $5 127%
Humana $5 127%
Sana Benefits $6 153%
Amerihealth Caritas Of Nc $7 178%
Wellcare Of North Carolina $7 178%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3551 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Childrens