CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: El Paso Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $5
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at El Paso Children's Hospital is $14. 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 3.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4845 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $14 (356%)
Cash: $5 (127% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (356% 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 356% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 256%). 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
Amerigroup Tx $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $32 102%
El Paso First Health Plan $4 102%
El Paso Health Plans $4 102%
Health Net Fed Svcs $4 102%
Molina Tx $4 102%
Point Comfort Underwriters $4 102%
Superior $4 102%
Uh Military Va $4 102%
Western Sky $10 - $22 254%
Molina Nm $12 305%
Aetna $13 - $34 331%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $30 331%
Cigna $14 - $33 356%
Coventry Health Care $14 - $34 356%
Fortified Provider Network $14 - $34 356%
Multiplan $14 - $34 356%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4845 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, TX 79905
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens