CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Texas Childrens Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $44
Cash Discount Price: $57
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Texas Childrens Hospital is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $57. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 11.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6621 Fannin Street, Houston, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$57

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$44

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: $57 (1450%)

Insurance Median: $44 (1120%)

Cash: $57 (1450% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $44 (1120% 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 1120% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1020%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan Mcd	$4	102%
Superior Chip	$4	102%
Community Health Choice	$7 - $76	178%
First Care Health Plan	$13 - $76	331%
UnitedHealthcare	$13 - $76	331%
Molina Mcd	$15 - $35	382%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17 - $74	433%
Community First Health Plan Mcd	$20 - $47	509%
Cook Children'S Health Plan	$20 - $47	509%
Cigna	$28 - $76	712%
Aetna	$31 - $76	789%
Kelseycare	$32 - $77	814%
Healthsmart	$34 - $83	865%
Evolutions Healthcare	$37 - $88	941%
First Health	$43 - $112	1094%
Multiplan	$44 - $106	1120%
Galaxy Health Network	$47 - $112	1196%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $57.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82947.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Texas Childrens Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82947.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.