CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $47
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Erlanger Medical Center is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $47. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$47

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: $47 (1196%)
Insurance Median: $6 (153%)
Cash: $47 (1196% 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
Amerigroup $2 - $8 51%
Humana $2 - $6 51%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $6 51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $126 76%
Bluecard - Network P $3 - $11 76%
Bluecard - Network S $3 - $11 76%
Aetna $4 - $77 102%
Alexian $4 - $13 102%
American Health $4 102%
Atrio Health $4 - $12 102%
Bluecare $4 - $22 102%
Caresource $4 - $8 102%
Cigna $4 - $71 102%
Clover $4 102%
Devoted Health $4 - $10 102%
Nhc $4 102%
Upmc $4 102%
Wellpoint $4 102%
Ambetter / Centene $5 127%
Caresource Ga $6 - $10 153%
Caresource Nc $6 - $10 153%
Caresource Tn $6 - $10 153%
Point Comfort Underwriters $7 - $12 178%
Pruitthealth Premier $8 - $14 204%
Pnoa $10 254%
Olympus $87 - $118 2214%
Alliant $118 3003%
First Health $126 - $134 3206%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals