CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $37
  • Cash Discount Price: $35
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $37. 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 9.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$35

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$37

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: $37 (941%)
Cash: $35 (891% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $37 (941% 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 941% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 841%). 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
Aetna $4 - $49 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $58 102%
Humana $4 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $38 102%
Alliance_Premier_Network $25 - $29 636%
Mercycare $26 - $30 662%
Triology $26 - $37 662%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health $28 - $47 712%
Security_Health_Plan $28 - $39 712%
Alliance $29 - $34 738%
Aspirus_Health_Plan $30 - $36 763%
Beloit_Health_System $30 - $35 763%
Hfn $30 - $47 763%
United_Healthcare $30 - $52 763%
Cigna $31 - $37 789%
Health_Partners_Insurance $32 - $37 814%
Health_Payment_Systems $32 - $37 814%
Dean_Health_Plan $33 - $39 840%
Medical_Associates $34 - $40 865%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi $36 - $43 916%
Wps $36 - $46 916%
Aspirus_Network_Inc $40 - $47 1018%
Chorus_Community $41 - $49 1043%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan $41 - $49 1043%
Multiplan $41 - $56 1043%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network $41 - $49 1043%
Coventry $44 - $52 1120%
Dean_Care $44 - $52 1120%
Healthsmart $46 - $54 1170%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals