CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Memorial Hospital, The

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83036
Insurance Median: $39
Cash Discount Price: $55
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Memorial Hospital, The is $39. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $55. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 4.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 750 Hospital Loop, Craig, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$55

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$39

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: $55 (566%)

Insurance Median: $39 (402%)

Cash: $55 (566% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $39 (402% 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 402% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 302%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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	$9 - $143	93%
Care Advantage	$9 - $143	93%
Cvs Caremark-Part D	$9 - $143	93%
Denver Health	$9 - $143	93%
Humana	$9 - $143	93%
Kaiser	$9 - $143	93%
Rmhp Dualcare	$9 - $143	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $143	144%
Allegiance	$21 - $122	216%
Cigna	$21 - $122	216%
Geha	$21 - $122	216%
Golden Rule Ins	$21 - $122	216%
Great West Hlthcare	$21 - $122	216%
Health Partners	$21 - $122	216%
UnitedHealthcare	$21 - $143	216%
Multiplan Inc Ppo	$23 - $136	237%
First Health Other	$24 - $136	247%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $55.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 83036.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Memorial Hospital, The is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 83036.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.