CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: University Health System, Inc

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at University Health System, Inc is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 2.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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: $19 (483%)
Insurance Median: $10 (254%)
Cash: $19 (483% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (254% 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 254% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 154%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $1 - $52 25%
Aetna $4 - $52 102%
American Health $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $48 102%
Choicecare $4 102%
Cigna $4 - $57 102%
Devoted Health $4 102%
Humana $4 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Nhc $4 102%
Wellcare $4 102%
Wellcare-Windsor Medadv $4 102%
Wellpoint $4 - $5 102%
Nx Health 1 $6 153%
Nx Health 2 $6 153%
Coventry $7 - $52 178%
Novanet $7 178%
First Health $9 229%
Fentress County Sheriffs Dept $30 763%
Multiplan $45 1145%
Nx Health $45 1145%
Phcs $45 1145%
Naphcare $49 1247%
Beechstreet $56 1425%
Prime Health $56 - $75 1425%
Seven Corners $56 1425%
Usa $60 1527%
Evolutions $68 1730%
Galaxy $68 1730%
Healthsmart $68 1730%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals