CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Island Hospital

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $17
Cash Discount Price: $28
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Island Hospital is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 4.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1211 24Th Street, Anacortes, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$28

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: $28 (712%)

Insurance Median: $17 (433%)

Cash: $28 (712% 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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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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans	$3 - $18	76%
Chpw Mcaid - All Plans	$3 - $4	76%
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans	$3 - $19	76%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$3 - $17	76%
Premera Mcr Adv	$3	76%
Regence Mcr Adv	$3	76%
Swinomish Indian Health - All Plans	$3 - $17	76%
Tricare	$3 - $17	76%
Premera Comm - All Other Plans	$5	127%
Cigna	$6 - $38	153%
First Health - All Plans	$6 - $41	153%
Humana	$6 - $41	153%
Multiplan - All Plans	$6 - $41	153%
Aetna	$7 - $46	178%
Aarp Mcr Adv - All Plans	$17	433%
Kaiser Mcr Adv	$17	433%
UnitedHealthcare	$17 - $41	433%
Regence Comm - All Other Plans	$36	916%

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 $28.
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 Island Hospital 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.