CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: East Morgan County Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at East Morgan County Hospital is $24. 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 2.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 W Edison St, Brush, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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: $24 (247%)
Cash: $18 (185% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (247% 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 247% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 147%). 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
Aetna $13 - $28 134%
Banner Health $13 134%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $75 134%
Clear Spring Health $13 134%
Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. $13 134%
Longevity $13 134%
Medica $13 - $25 134%
Medicare (plans) $13 134%
Pinnacol Assurance Workers Comp $13 134%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn $13 134%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $28 134%
Devoted Health Services $14 144%
Humana $14 144%
Assist Health Group $15 154%
Denver Health Medical Plan $24 247%
Apostrophe, Inc. $27 278%
First Choice Health Network $27 278%
Hue Health, Inc $28 288%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans $28 288%
Multiplan $29 299%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2400 W Edison St, Brush, CO 80723
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals