CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Wellstar Spalding Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $122
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.75x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Wellstar Spalding Medical Center is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $122. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 South 8Th Street, Griffin, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$122

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $122 (1256%)
Insurance Median: $17 (175%)
Cash: $122 (1256% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (175% 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.

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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 - $17 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $36 103%
Cigna $10 - $30 103%
Clover $10 103%
Ambetter / Centene $17 175%
Oscar Healthplan $17 175%
UnitedHealthcare $17 175%
Peachstate $18 185%
Caresource $19 196%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 601 South 8Th Street, Griffin, GA 30223
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals