CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Baldwin Health

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $144
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Baldwin Health is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $144. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1613 North McKenzie Street, Foley, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$144

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$9.71

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $9.71 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $144 (1483%)
Insurance Median: $14 (144%)
Cash: $144 (1483% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (144% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $9.71 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
First Choice $5 51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $10 72%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 72%
Bc Pml $8 82%
Node Champva $8 82%
Tricare $8 82%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $10 93%
Aetna $10 - $539 103%
Cigna $10 - $40 103%
Community Hospice $10 103%
Hospice $10 103%
Humana $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
Mercy Medical Hospice $10 103%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $10 103%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $10 103%
Node Va $10 103%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $10 103%
Select Health $10 103%
Triwest $10 103%
Veterans Eval Services $10 103%
Windsor Health Plan $10 103%
Us Dol $12 124%
Ambetter / Centene $15 154%
Self Pay $108 - $180 1112%
American Employee Alliance $240 2472%
Multiplan $341 - $491 3512%
First Health $449 - $484 4624%
Alamed $458 4717%
Multiplan Inc $458 4717%
Coventry Work Comp Al $468 4820%
One Health $479 4933%
Pro America $479 4933%
Novanet $484 4985%
Alabama Wc $509 5242%
Gulf Health $509 5242%
Principal Ppo $509 5242%
Viva Health $509 5242%
National Health $539 5551%
Galaxy $545 5613%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1613 North McKenzie Street, Foley, AL 36535
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals