CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Lawrence Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.75x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Lawrence Memorial Hospital is $17. 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 $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1309 West Main Street, Walnut Ridge, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $18 (185%)
Insurance Median: $17 (175%)
Cash: $18 (185% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (175% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1 - $17 10%
Allwell $10 - $18 103%
Ambetter / Centene $10 - $22 103%
Amerigroup $10 - $17 103%
Cigna $10 - $17 103%
Humana $10 - $17 103%
Wellcare $10 - $30 103%
Qualchoice $11 - $22 113%
Arkansas Total Care $14 144%
Caresource $14 - $32 144%
Empower Healthcare Solutions $15 154%
Arkansas Superior Select $17 175%
Provider Partners Health Plans $17 175%
Wellcare By Allwell $17 175%
Wellcare Health Plans $17 175%
Qualchoice Of Arkansas $21 216%
Aetna $24 247%
Assured Benefits Administrators $25 257%
Healthlink $28 288%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1309 West Main Street, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals