CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Porter Hospital Inc

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: $35
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.85x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Porter Hospital Inc is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 5.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 115 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$35

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23

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: $35 (891%)
Insurance Median: $23 (585%)
Cash: $35 (891% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $23 (585% 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 585% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 485%). 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 $4 102%
Fidelis Care $17 433%
Aetna $19 483%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan $19 - $34 483%
Martins Point $19 483%
Mvp $19 - $38 483%
UnitedHealthcare $19 - $41 483%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network $19 483%
Veterans Choice $19 483%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $20 - $40 509%
Wellpath $23 585%
Harvard Pilgrim $33 840%
Coventry $36 916%
Cigna $37 941%
Medical Corporation $39 992%
Multiplan $39 992%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 115 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT 05753
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals