CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $857
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $857. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 710 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$857

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%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $857 (21807%)
Insurance Median: $4 (102%)
Cash: $857 (21807% of Medicare)
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
Community Health Choice Mcd $3 76%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $3 - $142 76%
United $3 - $386 76%
Aetna $4 - $26 102%
American Health Plan $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $300 102%
Christus (Usfhp) $4 102%
Cigna $4 - $22 102%
Devoted Health $4 102%
Humana $4 - $52 102%
Integranet Amerigroup Ipa $4 102%
Molina $4 102%
Molina Healthcare $4 - $8 102%
Oscar $4 - $11 102%
Procare Advantage $4 102%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $4 102%
Shared Health $4 102%
Superior Health Plan $4 - $51 102%
Triwest Health Alliance $4 102%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $4 - $12 102%
Van Lang Ipa $4 102%
Wellcare $4 102%
Wellmed $4 102%
Verda Health Plan $5 127%
Community Health Choice $6 153%
Superior $6 153%
Healthcare Highways $12 305%
Evry Health $234 5954%
Coventry National First Health $457 11628%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 710 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston, TX 77090
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals