CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Deaconess Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Deaconess Medical Center is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in W 800 Fifth Avenue, Spokane, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $18 (458%)
Insurance Median: $5 (127%)
Cash: $18 (458% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (127% 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.

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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
Coordinated Care $3 76%
Molina $3 - $7 76%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $5 76%
Wellpoint $3 76%
Aetna $4 - $12 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 102%
Community Health Plan Of Washington $4 - $6 102%
Pacificsource $4 - $5 102%
Premera $4 - $5 102%
Regence $4 102%
Wellcare $4 102%
Cigna $5 127%
Kaiser $5 127%
Regence/Asuris $6 153%
Ambetter / Centene $7 178%
First Choice $17 - $31 433%
First Health $32 814%
Multiplan/Phcs $33 840%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: W 800 Fifth Avenue, Spokane, WA 99210
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals