Blood glucose (sugar) level
Medicare pricing data for 23,190 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 6.2x markup — hospitals charge $23.59 but Medicare allows only $3.81. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.2 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Blood glucose (sugar) level (HCPCS code 82947) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $3.81, but hospitals typically charge $23.59 — a 6.2x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $3.81, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $0.76. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 6.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $3.81 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $4 | $21 | 50 | 145 | +1.0% |
| Rhode Island | $4 | $18 | 78 | 2,159 | +1.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $4 | $5 | 252 | 927 | +1.0% |
| California | $4 | $37 | 1,567 | 277,390 | +1.0% |
| District of Columbia | $4 | $14 | 29 | 451 | +0.8% |
| Idaho | $4 | $15 | 81 | 624 | +0.8% |
| Massachusetts | $4 | $15 | 994 | 26,993 | +0.8% |
| New Hampshire | $4 | $17 | 154 | 2,786 | +0.8% |
| New York | $4 | $24 | 1,038 | 42,245 | +0.8% |
| North Dakota | $4 | $26 | 43 | 365 | +0.8% |
| Utah | $4 | $15 | 270 | 1,285 | +0.8% |
| Connecticut | $4 | $18 | 351 | 3,319 | +0.8% |
| Delaware | $4 | $16 | 73 | 377 | +0.5% |
| Georgia | $4 | $21 | 770 | 20,064 | +0.5% |
| Illinois | $4 | $22 | 766 | 20,326 | +0.5% |
| Indiana | $4 | $23 | 223 | 5,098 | +0.5% |
| Iowa | $4 | $17 | 440 | 6,800 | +0.5% |
| Maryland | $4 | $15 | 229 | 7,467 | +0.5% |
| Nebraska | $4 | $14 | 234 | 1,524 | +0.5% |
| New Mexico | $4 | $29 | 68 | 1,193 | +0.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $4 | $17 | 640 | 8,941 | +0.5% |
| South Dakota | $4 | $25 | 92 | 707 | +0.5% |
| Virginia | $4 | $13 | 620 | 16,243 | +0.5% |
| Minnesota | $4 | $26 | 1,566 | 19,237 | +0.3% |
| Missouri | $4 | $23 | 557 | 6,650 | +0.3% |
| Nevada | $4 | $21 | 78 | 1,283 | +0.3% |
| Oregon | $4 | $19 | 171 | 1,762 | +0.3% |
| South Carolina | $4 | $17 | 839 | 13,602 | +0.3% |
| Colorado | $4 | $16 | 242 | 4,227 | +0.3% |
| Kansas | $4 | $20 | 156 | 5,091 | 0.0% |
| Michigan | $4 | $13 | 620 | 16,120 | 0.0% |
| Vermont | $4 | $21 | 116 | 554 | 0.0% |
| Florida | $4 | $14 | 1,029 | 62,795 | -0.3% |
| Kentucky | $4 | $16 | 391 | 5,728 | -0.3% |
| Louisiana | $4 | $14 | 220 | 10,943 | -0.3% |
| Maine | $4 | $12 | 81 | 372 | -0.3% |
| North Carolina | $4 | $16 | 1,384 | 54,581 | -0.3% |
| Ohio | $4 | $14 | 327 | 16,222 | -0.3% |
| Texas | $4 | $17 | 1,727 | 45,512 | -0.3% |
| West Virginia | $4 | $15 | 132 | 1,285 | -0.3% |
| Alabama | $4 | $12 | 694 | 29,458 | -0.3% |
| Alaska | $4 | $42 | 33 | 134 | -0.3% |
| Mississippi | $4 | $19 | 718 | 13,075 | -0.5% |
| Tennessee | $4 | $19 | 688 | 10,926 | -0.5% |
| Wisconsin | $4 | $41 | 624 | 8,439 | -0.5% |
| Hawaii | $4 | $18 | 59 | 3,445 | -0.8% |
| Wyoming | $4 | $14 | 40 | 286 | -0.8% |
| Washington | $4 | $16 | 349 | 5,575 | -1.0% |
| Arkansas | $4 | $11 | 482 | 5,669 | -1.3% |
| Arizona | $4 | $20 | 349 | 10,243 | -1.6% |
| Oklahoma | $4 | $17 | 178 | 4,204 | -3.1% |
| New Jersey | $4 | $13 | 260 | 43,505 | -6.6% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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