CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $24
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $24. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2435 Boulevard Luis A Ferre, Ponce, PR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$24

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $24 (611%)
Insurance Median: $6 (153%)
Cash: $24 (611% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (153% 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.

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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
First Medical $4 - $6 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Mso $4 102%
Privado $4 102%
Tricare $4 102%
Triple S $4 - $6 102%
Aarp $5 127%
Acaa $5 127%
Ch $5 127%
Mcs $5 - $7 127%
Plan De Salud Menonita $5 - $6 127%
Va $5 127%
Auxilio Mutuo $6 153%
Bl $6 153%
Fondo Del Seguro Estado $6 153%
Hospicio $6 153%
Humana $6 - $7 153%
Prossam $6 153%
Salud Correccional $6 153%
Cigna $7 178%
Comerciales $8 204%
Life Link $8 204%
Mapfre $8 204%
Mc $8 204%
Wellcare $8 204%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2435 Boulevard Luis A Ferre, Ponce, PR 00717
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals