CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Mayaguez Medical Center Dr Ramon Emeterio Betances

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $16
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Mayaguez Medical Center Dr Ramon Emeterio Betances is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in Carr 2 Bo Sabalos, Mayaguez, PR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16

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: $16 (407%)
Insurance Median: $6 (153%)
Cash: $16 (407% 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
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Plan Vital $4 - $6 102%
Acaa $5 127%
Fondo Seguro Estado $5 127%
Triple S $5 - $6 127%
International Medical Card $6 153%
Mmm $6 153%
Privado $6 153%
Humana $7 178%
Prossam $7 178%
Mapfre $8 204%
McS Classicare $8 204%
Medical Card System $8 204%
Palic $8 204%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Carr 2 Bo Sabalos, Mayaguez, PR 00682
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals