CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $49
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.33x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery is $17. 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 4.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3700 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$49

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $17 (433%)
Cash: $49 (1247% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (433% 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 433% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 333%). 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
Triatlantic $3 76%
Aetna $4 102%
Align Senior Care $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $19 102%
Cigna $4 - $9 102%
Clear Spring Health Plan $4 102%
Devoted $4 102%
Good Samaritan Hospice $4 102%
Health Net $4 102%
Humana $4 102%
Pyramid Life $4 102%
Sentara Health $4 102%
United $4 - $22 102%
United Mine Workers $4 102%
Virginia Premier Health $4 102%
Lifeworks $9 229%
Universal Healthcare Group $11 280%
Virginia Health Network $17 - $35 433%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club $29 738%
Corvel $35 891%
Richfield Nursing Center $37 941%
Richfield Retirement Community $37 941%
Multiplan $38 967%
Community Care Network $39 992%
Graham-White Manufacturing $39 992%
Occunet Workers Comp $39 992%
One Health Plan $39 992%
Phcs $42 1069%
Patients Choice $43 1094%
4Most $44 1120%
American Postal Workers Union $44 1120%
Star Transportation $44 1120%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3700 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals