CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $419
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $419. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 345 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$419

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $419 (10662%)
Insurance Median: $5 (127%)
Cash: $419 (10662% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (127% 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
Aetna $3 - $4 76%
Curative $3 76%
Driscoll Health Plan $3 76%
Superior Health $3 76%
Ambetter / Centene $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 102%
Christus Health Plan $4 102%
Christus Spohn Health Network $4 - $251 102%
Cigna $4 102%
Ilumed Aco Reach $4 102%
Imperial Insurance Of Texas $4 102%
Texas Independence Health Plan $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 102%
Wellcare Complete $4 102%
Wellmed $4 102%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup) $4 102%
Prime Health Services $5 - $356 127%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $5 - $314 127%
Ninety Degree Benefits $6 153%
Sana Benefits $6 153%
Healthcare Highways $230 5852%
America'S Choice Provider Network $293 7455%
Provider Network Of America $314 7990%
Quik Trip $314 7990%
Usa Managed Care Organization $314 7990%
Multiplan/Phcs $335 8524%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 345 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL