CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Matagorda Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $28
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Matagorda Regional Medical Center is $28. 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 7.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 104 7Th Street, Bay City, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$28

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: $28 (712%)
Ins. Median: $28 (712% 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 712% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 612%). 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
Aetna $4 - $88 102%
Humana $4 - $92 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Triwest $4 102%
United $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $98 102%
Wellcare $4 102%
Am Better $5 127%
Alliance $6 153%
Corvel $8 204%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 - $35 305%
Comm Care $20 - $79 509%
Medicaid / KanCare $20 - $79 509%
Molina $20 - $79 509%
Scott & White $20 - $79 509%
Superior $20 - $79 509%
Tcstar $20 - $79 509%
Wellpoint $20 - $79 509%
Coventry First Health $24 - $99 611%
Galaxy Health $24 - $99 611%
Cigna $26 - $106 662%
Independent Medical System $30 - $120 763%
Multiplan Phcs $30 - $120 763%
Three Rivers $30 - $120 763%
Health Smart $32 - $127 814%
Usa Managed $32 - $127 814%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 104 7Th Street, Bay City, TX 77414
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals