CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Longview Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $45
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Longview Regional Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $45. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$45

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $45 (1145%)
Insurance Median: $7 (178%)
Cash: $45 (1145% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (178% 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
Aetna $4 - $136 102%
American Health Mcr Adv $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $34 102%
Healthspring $4 102%
Humana $4 102%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 - $15 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Node Amerigroup Mcr Adv $4 102%
Node Champva $4 102%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $4 102%
Node Triwest $4 102%
Node Va $4 102%
Provider Partners Health Plan $4 102%
Superior $4 - $6 102%
Tricare $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $56 102%
Veterans Eval Services $4 102%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $5 127%
Wellness Pointe $5 127%
Access Direct Platinum $7 178%
Node Brookshire Brothers $7 178%
Node Brookshire Brothers Work Comp Tx $7 178%
Cigna $8 204%
Work Comp $8 204%
Self Pay $12 - $18 305%
Amerigroup $15 382%
Texas Rehab Commission $50 1272%
Nx Health Network $64 1628%
Health Smart $110 - $140 2799%
Gregg Co Detention Center $116 2952%
Verity Health Net $116 2952%
Multiplan $130 - $170 3308%
Aim Administrators $150 3817%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX 75605
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals