CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Methodist Richardson Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $65
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Methodist Richardson Medical Center is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $65. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2831 E President George Bush Highway, Richardson, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$65

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: $65 (1654%)
Insurance Median: $5 (127%)
Cash: $65 (1654% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $3 - $14 76%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $4 76%
Aetna $4 - $6 102%
American Health Advantage Of Texas [7099] $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $14 102%
Cigna $4 - $7 102%
Covid19 Hrsa Uninsured Testing And Treatment Fund [6005] $4 102%
Globalhealth [1003] $4 102%
Humana $4 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Procare Advantage [7018] $4 102%
Provider Partners Health Plan [7025] $4 102%
Southwestern Health Resources Swhr [7015] $4 102%
Ust Health Proof [1005] $4 102%
Wellcare [7016] $4 102%
Alternative Service Concepts [8005] $5 127%
Coralvita [9216] $5 127%
Oscar Insurance Company [2057] $5 127%
90 Degree Benefit [3057] $6 153%
Allied National [2031] $6 153%
Bright Healthcare [2222] $6 153%
Entrust/90 Degree [2058] $6 153%
Molina [3017] $6 153%
Wellpoint Marketplace Exchange [3071] $6 153%
Ambetter / Centene $7 178%
Friday Health Plan [2061] $7 178%
Imperial Insurance Companies [3073] $7 178%
Web Tpa [3049] $7 178%
Evry Health [1013] $8 204%
Sana Benefits [3069] $8 204%
Velocity [3070] $8 204%
Health Plans Inc [5017] $10 254%
Medical Cost Containment Professionals [3059] $10 254%
Dart Member Care [3039] $11 280%
Healthscope Benefits [2052] $11 280%
Healthscope Benefits [3063] $11 280%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2831 E President George Bush Highway, Richardson, TX 75082
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals