CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $31
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 3.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2415 Parkwood Drive, Brunswick, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$31

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%)
Insurance Median: $31 (319%)
Ins. Median: $31 (319% 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 319% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 219%). 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 $10 - $44 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $37 103%
Caresource $10 - $15 103%
Clover_Health $10 103%
Devoted_Health $10 103%
Humana $10 - $46 103%
Pruitthealth $10 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 103%
United_Healthcare_Veterans_Administration $10 103%
Amerigroup_Community_Care $12 124%
Caresource_Georgia_Families $12 124%
Peachstate_Health_Plan $12 124%
Ambetter / Centene $16 165%
Sea_Island $37 381%
Sghs_Meritain $37 381%
Coventryone_Hix $39 402%
United_Healthcare $40 412%
Medishare $44 453%
Choicecare $46 474%
Cigna $46 474%
Industry_Buying_Group_Ibg $46 474%
First_Health_Southcare $47 484%
One_Health_Great_West $47 484%
Pponext $49 505%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2415 Parkwood Drive, Brunswick, GA 31520
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals