CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus of Lpds Healthc

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $100
  • Cash Discount Price: $496
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 25.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus of Lpds Healthc is $100. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $496. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 25.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1801 North Oregon Street, El Paso, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$496

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$100

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: $496 (12621%)
Insurance Median: $100 (2545%)
Cash: $496 (12621% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $100 (2545% 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 2545% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2445%). 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
Amerigroup $3 - $4 76%
Centennial Care $3 76%
El Paso First Health Plans $3 76%
St David’S Hospice $3 - $4 76%
United $3 - $231 76%
Western Sky Community Care $3 - $4 76%
Aetna $4 - $292 102%
Alignment Health Plan $4 102%
American Health Plan Of Texas $4 102%
Arcadian Health Plan $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $30 102%
Cigna $4 - $55 102%
Clover Insurance Company $4 102%
Devoted Health $4 102%
Humana $4 102%
Imperial Insurance $4 102%
Molina Healthcare $4 - $8 102%
Provider Partners Health Plan $4 102%
Pyramid Life $4 102%
Shared Health $4 102%
Superior Health Plan $4 - $31 102%
Triwest Health Alliance $4 102%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $10 102%
Wellcare Of Tx $4 102%
Wellmed $4 102%
Bravo Health $5 127%
Molina Healthcare Mcr $5 127%
Universal Health Pffs Nc $5 127%
Corvel Corporation $8 204%
Oscar $13 331%
Bienvivir Senior Health $37 - $87 941%
Healthcare Highways $42 - $98 1069%
First Health $99 - $231 2519%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $99 - $282 2519%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $101 - $354 2570%
Sheriff'S Dept El Paso County Detention $110 - $256 2799%
Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo $110 - $256 2799%
Southwest Medical Provider Network $120 - $282 3053%
Advantage Care Network $131 - $308 3333%
El Paso First Health Plan $131 - $308 3333%
Prime Health $131 - $308 3333%
Texas Workforce Commission $138 - $323 3511%
Multiplan $142 - $333 3613%
Phcs $142 - $333 3613%
Integrated Medical Systems $153 - $359 3893%
Samsa $153 - $359 3893%
Danmark - International Contract $164 - $385 4173%
Galaxy Health Network $164 - $385 4173%
Medcorp Southwest $175 - $410 4453%
Usa Managed Care $180 - $487 4580%
Affiliated Healthcare $186 - $436 4733%
National Provider Network $197 - $462 5013%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1801 North Oregon Street, El Paso, TX 79902
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals