CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Carilion New River Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $55
Cash Discount Price: $31
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center is $55. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 13.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2900 Lamb Circle, Christiansburg, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$31

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$55

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: $31 (789%)

Insurance Median: $55 (1399%)

Cash: $31 (789% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $55 (1399% 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 1399% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1299%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Abh Of Va (Formerly Coventry)	$4	102%
Abh Of Wva (Formerly Coventry)	$4	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4	102%
Humana	$4	102%
Sentara Health Plan	$4 - $55	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $73	102%
Aetna	$45 - $59	1145%
Gateway - Tier 3	$49	1247%
Vhn - Ultra	$55	1399%
Cigna	$60 - $64	1527%
Connecticare	$62	1578%
Vhn - Plus	$69	1756%
Gateway - Tier 2	$71	1807%
Vhn	$71	1807%
Vhn - Link	$80	2036%
Gateway - Tier 1	$85	2163%
Vhn - Secondary Payors	$85	2163%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $31.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82947.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Carilion New River Valley Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82947.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.