CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: CHI St Lukes Lakeside Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $68
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at CHI St Lukes Lakeside Hospital is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 2.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17400 St Lukes Way, The Woodlands, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $68 (1730%)
Insurance Median: $8 (204%)
Cash: $68 (1730% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (204% 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 204% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 104%). 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 $3 - $20 76%
Renaissance $3 76%
Tchp $3 - $4 76%
United $3 - $91 76%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $160 76%
Wellpoint $3 - $6 76%
Aetna $4 - $132 102%
Amerivantage $4 102%
Chc $4 - $107 102%
Cigna $4 - $136 102%
Devoted $4 102%
Humana $4 - $126 102%
Kelsey $4 102%
Kindred $4 102%
Scanhealth $4 102%
Selectcare $4 102%
Kelseycare $5 127%
Ambetter / Centene $6 153%
Bright Health $6 153%
Community Health Choice $6 153%
Harris Health $6 153%
Nx Health $13 331%
Tchpchip $68 - $85 1730%
Texastruechoice $107 2723%
Coventry $126 3206%
First Health $126 3206%
Healthsmart $136 3461%
Interlink $136 3461%
Multiplan $146 3715%
USA Health Network $165 4198%
Mhealth Network $194 4936%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 17400 St Lukes Way, The Woodlands, TX 77384
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals