CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $17
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11212 State Hwy 151, San Antonio, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$17

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $17 (433%)
Insurance Median: $7 (178%)
Cash: $17 (433% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (178% 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
Texas Healthspring $2 51%
Aetna $4 - $8 102%
Allwell $4 102%
Amerigroup $4 - $9 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $15 102%
Christus Health $4 - $6 102%
Community First $4 - $9 102%
Coventry $4 102%
Devoted Health Plan $4 102%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan $4 102%
El Paso First $4 102%
First Care $4 102%
Humana $4 - $10 102%
Imperial Health Plan $4 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Molina $4 102%
Procare Advantage $4 102%
Provider Partners Health Plan $4 102%
Shared Health Insurance Company $4 102%
Superior $4 102%
Texas Childrens Health Plan $4 102%
Texas Independence Health Plan $4 102%
Triwest $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $6 102%
Us Imaging Network $4 102%
Wellcare $4 102%
Employer Direct $5 127%
Gilsbar Inc. $5 127%
Naphcare Inc. $8 204%
Cigna $16 - $20 407%
Community First Health Plan $18 - $32 458%
Healthcare Highways $19 - $32 483%
Christian Brothers Services $23 - $40 585%
First Health $27 - $47 687%
Healthsmart $27 - $58 687%
Multiplan $27 - $47 687%
Phcs $27 - $47 687%
Five Point Credit Union $29 - $50 738%
Medicus Internatiaonal $32 - $54 814%
Beech Street $34 - $58 865%
Health Management Network $34 - $58 865%
Provider Select $34 - $58 865%
National Choicecare $40 - $68 1018%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 11212 State Hwy 151, San Antonio, TX 78251
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals