CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $41
  • Cash Discount Price: $77
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $77. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 4.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Rush Dr, Salida, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$77

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$41

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: $77 (793%)
Insurance Median: $41 (422%)
Cash: $77 (793% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $41 (422% 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 422% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 322%). 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
Humana $12 - $48 124%
Kasier Mcr Adv $12 - $48 124%
Medicare (plans) $12 - $48 124%
UnitedHealthcare $12 - $139 124%
Friday Health Plan Of Co-All Plans $32 - $130 330%
Aetna $33 - $138 340%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $33 - $138 340%
Cigna $33 - $138 340%
Kaiser-All Other Plans $33 - $138 340%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan-All Plans $33 - $138 340%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Rush Dr, Salida, CO 81201
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals