CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Tristar Horizon Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $172
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Tristar Horizon Medical Center is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $172. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 Highway 70 East, Dickson, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$172

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: $172 (4377%)
Insurance Median: $4 (102%)
Cash: $172 (4377% 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.

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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
Wellpoint $2 51%
Aetna $3 - $86 76%
Ambetter / Centene $4 102%
American Health Advantage $4 102%
Amerigroup $4 102%
Atrio Golden Times $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $22 102%
Bright Health $4 - $5 102%
Devoted Health Plan $4 102%
Evergreen Hmo $4 102%
Healthspring $4 102%
Humana $4 - $43 102%
Sarah Cannon Research $4 102%
Signature Advantage $4 102%
United $4 - $77 102%
Wellcare $4 102%
Zing $4 102%
Corvel Corporation $6 153%
Novanet $6 153%
Prime Health $6 153%
Cigna $7 - $138 178%
Oscar $12 305%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $32 814%
Apex Health $33 840%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $33 840%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $33 840%
Centurion $71 1807%
Bgfh Singlesource $86 - $146 2188%
Employers Health Network $120 3053%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage $129 3282%
Multiplan $155 3944%
Beech Street $158 4020%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 111 Highway 70 East, Dickson, TN 37055
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals