CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Ascension Seton Hays

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $35
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Ascension Seton Hays is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6001 Kyle Pkwy, Kyle, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$35

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4

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: $35 (891%)
Insurance Median: $4 (102%)
Cash: $35 (891% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4 (102% 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.

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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 - $7 76%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $19 76%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate $3 - $4 76%
Dell Star $3 - $4 76%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $4 76%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate $3 - $4 76%
Wellpoint Star $3 - $4 76%
Wellpoint Star Kids $3 76%
Wellpoint Star Plus $3 - $4 76%
Aarp Mc Wellmed $4 102%
Addr Cancer Together $4 102%
Aetna $4 - $29 102%
Connected Senior Care $4 102%
Covid Hrsa $4 102%
Cshcn Cidc $4 102%
Devoted Health Mcr Replacement $4 102%
Humana $4 - $6 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
Pphp Mcr Advantage $4 102%
Research Study $4 102%
Sendero Chap $4 102%
Smarthealth $4 102%
Superior Allwell $4 102%
Tricare $4 - $6 102%
Tx Independence Hp $4 102%
Utmb $4 102%
Wellcare Med Advantage $4 102%
Champva $5 127%
Occunet $6 153%
Sendero Idealcare $7 178%
Cigna $9 229%
Seton Performance Plus $10 254%
Covenant Health $21 534%
Superior Star $35 - $41 891%
Superior Star Foster $35 - $41 891%
Superior Star Kids $35 - $41 891%
Superior Star Plus $35 - $41 891%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate $39 - $46 992%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6001 Kyle Pkwy, Kyle, TX 78640
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals