CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $30
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 2.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 679 North Main Street, Salem, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

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: $30 (309%)
Insurance Median: $22 (227%)
Cash: $30 (309% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (227% 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 227% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 127%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 113%
Medicare (plans) $11 - $47 113%
UnitedHealthcare $11 - $50 113%
Vapccc3 All Regions 1-6 Dos Gt 1/30/19 $11 - $48 113%
Medicaid / KanCare $14 144%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 679 North Main Street, Salem, AR 72576
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals