CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $876
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Valley Regional Medical Center is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $876. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 2.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$876

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $876 (22290%)
Insurance Median: $8 (204%)
Cash: $876 (22290% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (204% 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 204% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 104%). 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
Driscoll Childrens Health Plan $3 76%
Texas Health Network $3 76%
United $3 - $394 76%
Usa Mco $3 76%
Aetna $4 - $42 102%
American Health Plan $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $394 102%
Cigna $4 - $14 102%
Humana $4 - $50 102%
Independent Medical System $4 102%
Molina $4 102%
Molina Healthcare $4 - $8 102%
Physicians Health Choice $4 102%
Prominence Health $4 102%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $4 102%
Shared Health $4 102%
Superior Health Plan $4 - $61 102%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $4 102%
Wellmed $4 102%
Superior $6 153%
Corvel Corporation $8 204%
Omni Healthcare $8 204%
Oscar $9 229%
Healthcare Highways $12 305%
Texas Workforce Commission $210 5344%
Averde Health $289 7354%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $377 - $745 9593%
First Health $504 12824%
National Healthcare Solutions $526 13384%
Southwest Medical $526 13384%
Coastal Comp $569 14478%
Total E&P Mexico $569 14478%
Affiliated Healthcare $596 15165%
Mcm Maxcare $701 17837%
Pronet Ppo $701 17837%
Usa Managed Care $701 17837%
Beech Street $788 20051%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX 78526
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals