CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: The Medical Center of Southeast Texas

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $363
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $363. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$363

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $363 (9237%)
Insurance Median: $5 (127%)
Cash: $363 (9237% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (127% 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
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $5 51%
Community Health Choice $3 - $5 76%
Community Health Choice Uhrip $3 76%
Harbor Hospice $3 76%
Medicaid / KanCare $3 - $4 76%
Medsolutions $3 76%
Molina Healthcare $3 - $5 76%
Superior Healthplan $3 - $4 76%
Texas Childrens Health Plan $3 76%
Amerigroup $4 - $29 102%
Beacon Health $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $150 102%
Caresact $4 102%
Cccn Pro Advantage $4 102%
Cigna $4 - $254 102%
Employer Direct Healthcare $4 - $5 102%
Healthspring $4 102%
Hospice $4 102%
Humana $4 - $10 102%
League Medical Concepts $4 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Provider Partners Health Plan $4 102%
Rice Land Hospice $4 102%
Selectcare $4 102%
Texas Medical Management Partners $4 - $5 102%
Tihp (Texas Independence Health Plan) $4 102%
Tricare $4 102%
Triwest $4 102%
Wellcare Of Texas $4 102%
Wellpath $4 102%
Corporate Remedies $6 153%
Elap Services $8 204%
Texas Workers Compensation $8 204%
Self Pay Emergent $54 1374%
Dept Of Assistive And Rehabilitative Services $182 4631%
Aetna $211 - $240 5369%
Iasis Employees $218 5547%
Magellan Behavioral Health $218 5547%
First Health $254 6463%
Galaxy Health Network $254 6463%
Private Healthcare Systems $254 6463%
Texas Municipal League $254 6463%
Healthsmart $272 6921%
Multiplan $290 7379%
Commercial Non-Contracted $363 9237%
Heart To Heart Hospice $363 9237%
Lifesynch $363 9237%
Mhnet $363 9237%
Self Pay - Mcd Pending 100 Percent $363 9237%
Single Case Agreement $363 9237%
United Behavioral Health $363 9237%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX 77640
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals