CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $5
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6818 Austin Ctr Blvd Suite 100, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $5 (127%)
Insurance Median: $6 (153%)
Cash: $5 (127% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (153% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Ambetter / Centene $3 - $4 76%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $19 76%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate $3 - $4 76%
Dell Star $3 76%
UnitedHealthcare $3 76%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate $3 - $4 76%
Wellpoint Star $3 - $4 76%
Wellpoint Star Kids $3 76%
Wellpoint Star Plus $3 - $4 76%
Champva $5 127%
Humana $6 153%
Superior Star $6 153%
Superior Star Foster $6 153%
Superior Star Kids $6 153%
Superior Star Plus $6 153%
Tricare $6 153%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate $7 178%
Cigna $9 229%
Aetna $10 - $29 254%
Seton Performance Plus $10 254%
Covenant Health $21 534%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6818 Austin Ctr Blvd Suite 100, Austin, TX 78731
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals