CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Tift Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $5
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.82x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Tift Regional Medical Center is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 0.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $5 (51%)
Insurance Median: $8 (82%)
Cash: $5 (51% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (82% 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 $2 - $81 21%
Humana $3 - $40 31%
Self Pay 50 $3 - $40 31%
Va Contract $4 - $7 41%
Aetna $5 - $70 51%
Cigna $5 - $74 51%
Hospice $5 - $10 51%
Medicare (plans) $5 - $10 51%
Misc Commercial Insurance Plans $5 - $73 51%
Self Pay $5 - $73 51%
Tricare $5 - $9 51%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $68 51%
Caresource Marketplace Exchange $6 - $15 62%
Clover Health $6 - $10 62%
Health One Alliance $6 - $14 62%
Misc Non Contracted Commercial Plans $6 - $81 62%
Pruitt Health Premier $6 - $10 62%
Wellcare $6 - $14 62%
Zelis Network Solutions $6 - $19 62%
Peach State Health Plan $7 72%
Amerigroup $14 144%
Medicaid / KanCare $14 144%
Peachstate $14 144%
Caresource $15 154%
Ga Workers Comp $17 175%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA 31794
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals