CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Corpus Christi Medical Center,The

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $171
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Corpus Christi Medical Center,The is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $171. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$171

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: $171 (4351%)
Insurance Median: $5 (127%)
Cash: $171 (4351% 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
Amerigroup $3 76%
Christus Mcd $3 76%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan $3 76%
Texas Health Network $3 76%
United $3 - $77 76%
Aetna $4 - $69 102%
American Health Plan $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $66 102%
Cigna $4 - $137 102%
Humana $4 - $20 102%
Humanna $4 102%
Independent Medical System $4 102%
Molina $4 102%
Molina Healthcare $4 102%
Physicians Health Choice $4 102%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $4 102%
Pyramid Life $4 102%
Shared Health $4 102%
Superior Health Plan $4 - $10 102%
Triwest Health Alliance $4 102%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $4 102%
Wellmed $4 102%
Superior $6 153%
Corvel Corporation $8 204%
Omni Healthcare $8 204%
Healthcare Highways $33 840%
Texas Workforce Commission $41 1043%
Averde Health $56 1425%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $73 - $145 1858%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $77 1959%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $94 2392%
Multiplan Phcs $102 2595%
National Healthcare Solutions $102 2595%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $102 2595%
Southwest Medical $102 2595%
Usc Health Services $102 2595%
First Health $105 2672%
Coastal Comp $111 2824%
Newton Ppo $120 3053%
Texas True Choice $128 3257%
Beech Street $137 3486%
Usa Managed Care $137 3486%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals