CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Bella Vista Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $7
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Bella Vista Hospital is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in Carr 349 Km 2 7 Cerro Las Mesas, Mayaguez, PR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$7

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $7 (178%)
Insurance Median: $5 (127%)
Cash: $7 (178% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (127% 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
Champva $4 102%
First Medical Vital $4 - $5 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Plan Salud Menonita Vital $4 - $5 102%
Preferred Medical Choice(Pmc) $4 102%
Tricare $4 102%
Triple S Advantage $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 102%
Acaa $5 127%
Asociacion Maestros (Prossam) $6 153%
Fondo Del Seguro Del Estado $6 - $7 153%
International Medical Card $6 153%
Mcs $6 153%
Plan Salud Menonita $6 - $8 153%
Servicios De Salud Bella Vista $6 153%
Triple S $6 153%
Triple S Vital $6 153%
Mapfre Life Insurance Life Insurance $8 204%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Carr 349 Km 2 7 Cerro Las Mesas, Mayaguez, PR 00681
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals