CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

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%)
Insurance Median: $4 (102%)
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
Aetna $4 102%
Allwell $4 102%
Amerigroup $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $18 102%
Christus Health $4 - $6 102%
Cigna $4 - $20 102%
Community First $4 102%
Devoted Health Plan $4 102%
Humana $4 - $30 102%
Provider Partners Health Plan $4 102%
Shared Health Insurance Company $4 102%
Texas Childrens Health Plan $4 102%
Triwest $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $145 102%
Washington National $4 102%
Wellcare $4 102%
Superior $5 127%
Sendero $7 178%
Naphcare Inc. $8 204%
Healthcare Highways $9 229%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1301 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals