CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Pflugerville

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: $49
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Pflugerville is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $49. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 7.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2600 East Pflugerville Parkway, Pflugerville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$49

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

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: $49 (1247%)
Insurance Median: $30 (763%)
Cash: $49 (1247% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $30 (763% 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 763% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 663%). 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
American Health Plan $4 102%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan $4 - $35 102%
Corvel $4 102%
Healthspring $4 102%
Humana $4 - $57 102%
Prime Health Services $4 102%
Procare Advantage $4 102%
Superior Health Plan $4 - $15 102%
Triwest $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $11 127%
Sedgwick $6 153%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $19 - $23 483%
Cigna $39 - $45 992%
Aetna $45 1145%
Midcoast $45 1145%
Quiktrip $45 1145%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor $48 1221%
Independent Medical System $49 1247%
Curative $53 1349%
First Health $57 1450%
Healthsmart $57 - $62 1450%
Private Health Care System $62 1578%
Three Rivers $74 1883%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2600 East Pflugerville Parkway, Pflugerville, TX 78660
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals