CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Mercyone Newton Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $108
  • Cash Discount Price: $79
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Mercyone Newton Medical Center is $108. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $79. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 11.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$79

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$108

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: $79 (814%)
Insurance Median: $108 (1112%)
Cash: $79 (814% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $108 (1112% 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 1112% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1012%). 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
Iowa Total Care $9 93%
Aetna $10 - $114 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 103%
Medicaid / KanCare $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $70 103%
Amish Hospital Aid $13 134%
Centivo $14 144%
Oscar $14 144%
Ambetter / Centene $16 165%
Claimdoc $20 206%
Nova $20 206%
Geha $70 721%
Newton Correctional Facility $79 814%
Health Choices $92 947%
Medical Associates $92 947%
Health Partners $108 1112%
Auxiant $112 1153%
Cigna $112 1153%
Health Alliance $112 1153%
Medica $112 1153%
Midlands $112 1153%
Midlands Choice $112 1153%
1199 National Benefit Fund $114 1174%
Allied Benefit Systems $114 1174%
Asr Health Benefits $114 1174%
Christian Brother Services $114 1174%
Coventry $114 1174%
First Health $114 1174%
Lucent Health $114 1174%
Luminare Health $114 1174%
Medical Mutual $114 1174%
Meritain $114 1174%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $114 1174%
Webtpa $114 1174%
Crime Victim Assistance $122 1256%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $122 1256%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals