CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: McGehee Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $44
  • Cash Discount Price: $34
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at McGehee Hospital is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 4.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 South Third Street, McGehee, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$34

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$44

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: $34 (350%)
Insurance Median: $44 (453%)
Cash: $34 (350% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $44 (453% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 453% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 353%). 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
Cigna $9 93%
Medicare (plans) $10 - $46 103%
Arkansas Total Care $14 144%
Medicaid / KanCare $14 144%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 154%
Municipal Health Benefit Fund $38 391%
Vantage Health/Primewell Mcr Adv Ar Ms Only $44 453%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc Mcr Adv $44 453%
Allwell Mcr Adv $45 463%
Humana $45 463%
UnitedHealthcare $46 474%
Qual Choice Of Arkansas $50 515%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 900 South Third Street, McGehee, AR 71654
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals