CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Memorial Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $34
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Memorial Medical Center is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 5.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$34

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $34 (865%)
Insurance Median: $21 (534%)
Cash: $34 (865% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (534% 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 534% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 434%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $50 76%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $4 - $18 102%
Capstar Health Network-All Plans $4 - $50 102%
Care Improvement Plus - All Other Plans $4 - $18 102%
Care Improvement Plus Mcr $4 - $18 102%
Cigna $4 - $47 102%
Superior Allwell Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $4 - $18 102%
Triwest Va Pccc-All Plans $4 - $17 102%
Universal American Mcr-All Other Plans $4 - $18 102%
Universal American Snp $4 - $19 102%
Coventry First Hlth Hmo Ppo-All Other Plans $5 - $50 127%
Coventry First Hlth Mcr Adv $5 - $18 127%
Ambetter / Centene $6 - $21 153%
Galaxy Health Network-All Plans $6 - $54 153%
Healthcare Highways-All Plans $12 - $50 305%
Multiplan Mcr Adv $12 - $18 305%
Prime Healthcare Services-All Plans $13 - $44 331%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $20 356%
Humana $15 - $50 382%
Corvel Work Comp-All Plans $16 - $54 407%
Independent Med Sys Ppo-All Plans $16 - $54 407%
Multiplan Phcs Ppo-All Other Plans $16 - $54 407%
Provider Select Ppo-All Plans $16 - $54 407%
Three Rivers Ppo-All Plans $16 - $54 407%
Usa Mso - All Plans $16 - $54 407%
Amerigroup Chip $19 - $30 483%
Amerigroup Star $19 - $30 483%
Amerigroup Star Kids $19 - $30 483%
Amerigroup Star Plus $19 - $30 483%
Comm Health Chip $19 - $30 483%
Comm Health Perinatal-All Other Plans $19 - $30 483%
Molina Chip/Star-All Plans $19 - $30 483%
Scott & White Chip/Star-All Plans $19 - $30 483%
Superior Chip/Star $19 - $30 483%
Texas Childrens Hp - All Plans $19 - $30 483%
Comm Health Mcaid Hmo $20 - $32 509%
Comm Health Star $20 - $32 509%
Aetna $35 - $50 891%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 701 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals