CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $28
  • Cash Discount Price: $71
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $71. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 2.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 777 Hemlock Street, Macon, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$71

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$28

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: $71 (731%)
Insurance Median: $28 (288%)
Cash: $71 (731% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $28 (288% 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 288% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 188%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $45 62%
Aetna $10 - $99 103%
Alliant $10 - $12 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $12 103%
Care Source $10 103%
Clover $10 103%
Eon Health $10 103%
Georgia Health Advantage $10 103%
Humana $10 - $97 103%
Pruitt Health $10 103%
Kaiser $11 - $35 113%
Cigna $13 - $26 134%
Securehealth $26 - $49 268%
Ambetter / Centene $42 - $72 433%
Multiplan $92 - $113 947%
Ibg $100 1030%
Novanet $113 1164%
Three Rivers Provider Network $120 1236%
Beechstreet $131 1349%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 777 Hemlock Street, Macon, GA 31201
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals