CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Childrens Hospital of the Kings Daughters Inc

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $46
  • Cash Discount Price: $57
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.70x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Childrens Hospital of the Kings Daughters Inc is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $57. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 11.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$57

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$46

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: $57 (1450%)
Insurance Median: $46 (1170%)
Cash: $57 (1450% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $46 (1170% 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 1170% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1070%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $8 102%
Johns Hopkins Healthcare $4 102%
Amerihealth Caritas $7 178%
Carolina Complete Health $7 178%
Healthy Blue $7 178%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $63 178%
Wellcare $7 178%
Aetna $8 - $63 204%
Humana $8 204%
Cigna $33 - $51 840%
Virginia Health Network $35 - $62 891%
Medcost $43 - $71 1094%
First Health $45 - $69 1145%
Multiplan $46 - $71 1170%
Phcs $46 - $73 1170%
Vhn $46 - $73 1170%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens