CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: St David's Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $149
  • Cash Discount Price: $466
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 37.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at St David's Medical Center is $149. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $466. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 37.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 919 E 32Nd St, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$466

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$149

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: $466 (11858%)
Insurance Median: $149 (3791%)
Cash: $466 (11858% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $149 (3791% 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 3791% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3691%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $168 76%
St David’S Hospice $3 - $4 76%
United $3 - $238 76%
Aetna $4 - $34 102%
American Health Plan Of Texas $4 102%
Cigna $4 - $11 102%
Devoted Health $4 102%
Humana $4 102%
Imperial Insurance $4 102%
Molina Healthcare $4 102%
Odyssey Hospice $4 102%
Provider Partners Health Plan $4 102%
Pyramid Life $4 102%
Sendero $4 - $7 102%
Shared Health $4 102%
Superior Health Plan $4 - $90 102%
Texas Independent Health Plan $4 102%
Triwest Health Alliance $4 102%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $4 102%
Triwest Veterans $4 102%
Wellcare $4 102%
Wellmed $4 102%
Amerigroup $5 127%
Austin Fc $5 127%
Universal Health $5 127%
Naphcare $6 153%
Seven Corners $6 153%
Corvel Corporation $8 204%
Oscar $11 - $12 280%
Moda $103 - $124 2621%
Covenant Management Systems $127 - $152 3232%
Healthcare Highways $128 - $158 3257%
Imo Med - Select Network $132 - $158 3359%
Nomi Health $141 - $195 3588%
Moda Health $158 - $195 4020%
Evry Health $162 - $194 4122%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Heb $163 - $195 4148%
Texas Workforce Commission $172 - $206 4377%
Harbor Health Team $176 - $211 4478%
Averde Health $198 - $238 5038%
Comanche County $220 - $264 5598%
National Choicecare $220 - $264 5598%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $242 - $422 6158%
Independent Medical Systems $242 - $290 6158%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $242 - $290 6158%
Prime Health $264 - $317 6718%
First Health $277 - $380 7048%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $286 - $343 7277%
National Health Care $286 - $343 7277%
Occunet $308 - $370 7837%
Texas Municipal League $308 - $370 7837%
Medcorp Southwest $330 - $396 8397%
Rockport Healthcare Group $352 - $475 8957%
Bce Emergis Corporation $396 - $475 10076%
Beech Street $396 - $475 10076%
Medical Control Network Solutions $396 - $475 10076%
Multiplan $396 - $475 10076%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 919 E 32Nd St, Austin, TX 78705
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals