CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $35
  • Cash Discount Price: $269
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $269. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 8.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 Lee Highway, Pulaski, VA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$269

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$35

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: $269 (6845%)
Insurance Median: $35 (891%)
Cash: $269 (6845% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $35 (891% 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 891% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 791%). 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
Humana $3 - $4 76%
Triatlantic $3 76%
Aetna $4 - $121 102%
Align Senior Care $4 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $19 102%
Cigna $4 102%
Clear Spring Health Plan $4 102%
Devoted $4 102%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $4 102%
Good Samaritan Hospice $4 102%
Health Net $4 102%
Magellan $4 102%
Pyramid Life $4 102%
Sentara Health $4 102%
United $4 - $121 102%
United Mine Workers $4 102%
Virginia Premier Health $4 102%
Lifeworks $51 1298%
Universal Healthcare Group $59 1501%
Virginia Health Network $94 - $191 2392%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club $161 4097%
Corvel $194 4936%
Richfield Nursing Center $202 5140%
Richfield Retirement Community $202 5140%
Multiplan $207 5267%
Community Care Network $215 5471%
Graham-White Manufacturing $215 5471%
Occunet Workers Comp $215 5471%
One Health Plan $215 5471%
Patients Choice $237 6031%
4Most $242 6158%
American Postal Workers Union $242 6158%
Phcs $242 6158%
Star Transportation $242 6158%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2400 Lee Highway, Pulaski, VA 24301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals