CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $156
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $156. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$156

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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: $156 (1607%)
Insurance Median: $10 (103%)
Cash: $156 (1607% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (103% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $13 72%
Humana $8 - $10 82%
Aetna $9 - $86 93%
Absolute Total Care $10 - $28 103%
Caresource $10 103%
Clover $10 103%
Devoted Health $10 103%
Eon Health $10 103%
Friday Health $10 103%
Georgia Assurance $10 103%
Healthspring $10 103%
Shared Health $10 103%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $10 103%
United $10 - $70 103%
United Behavioral Health $10 103%
Wellcare $10 103%
Health One Alliance $12 124%
Blue Choice $13 134%
Ambetter / Centene $14 144%
Seven Corners $16 165%
Nhc Advantage $30 309%
Peach State $31 319%
Memorial Health Plan $34 - $70 350%
Amerigroup $38 391%
Centurion $43 443%
Dan Vaden Chevrolet Cadillac $62 639%
Cigna $125 1287%
Novanet $140 1442%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals