CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Yoakum Community Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $54
  • Cash Discount Price: $47
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Yoakum Community Hospital is $54. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $47. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 13.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 Carl Ramert Drive, Yoakum, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$47

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$54

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: $47 (1196%)
Insurance Median: $54 (1374%)
Cash: $47 (1196% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $54 (1374% 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 1374% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1274%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $54 382%
Humana $30 763%
Kempton Group Admin Ppo-All Plans $30 763%
Medicare (plans) $30 763%
Prime Health Svcs Mcr Advantage $30 763%
Scott & White Mcare Advan $30 763%
Superior Mcr Advantage $30 763%
Triwest Va Ccn-All Plans $30 763%
Tx Independent Hp Mcr Advantage-All Plans $30 763%
UnitedHealthcare $30 - $58 763%
Superior Hix-All Other Plans $37 941%
Entrust - All Plans $50 1272%
Medicaid / KanCare $52 - $72 1323%
Amera-Net-All Plans $54 1374%
Scott & White Ppo-All Other Plans $54 1374%
Healthsmart Ppo-All Other Plans $56 1425%
Blue Bell Creameries Emp-All Plans $58 1476%
Cigna $58 1476%
Americas Health Plan-All Plans $61 1552%
Beech Street-All Plans $61 1552%
Directcare America-All Plans $61 1552%
Galaxy Ppo - All Plans $61 1552%
Health Star Comm Ip/Op Only - All Plans $61 1552%
Medcorp Southwest Ppo-All Plans $61 1552%
Medical Control Ppo-All Plans $61 1552%
Phcs Multiplan - All Plans $61 1552%
Aetna $65 1654%
Healthsmart Work Comp $65 1654%
Prime Health Svcs Ppo-All Other Plans $65 1654%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 Carl Ramert Drive, Yoakum, TX 77995
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals