CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Franklin General Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $46
  • Cash Discount Price: $93
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Franklin General Hospital is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $93. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 4.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1720 Central Avenue East, Hampton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$93

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$46

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: $93 (958%)
Insurance Median: $46 (474%)
Cash: $93 (958% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $46 (474% 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 474% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 374%). 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 $10 - $90 103%
Medical Associates Mcare $39 - $43 402%
Mount Carmel Hp-All Plans $39 - $43 402%
Tricare $39 - $43 402%
Amerigroup Mcare $40 - $44 412%
Wellmark Mcr Adv $40 - $44 412%
Ambetter / Centene $41 - $69 422%
American Hp Iowa - All Plans $41 - $45 422%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Other Plans $41 - $46 422%
Molina Mcare $41 - $45 422%
Molina Mcaid - All Other Plans $42 - $46 433%
Wellmark Hmo $46 474%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans $50 515%
Centivo - All Plans $59 - $65 608%
Medical Ass Hosp Employer Group $59 - $65 608%
Oscar - All Plans $59 - $65 608%
Midlands Choice-All Plans $69 - $76 711%
Medical Associates Hp-All Other Plans $83 - $92 855%
Preferred Health Choices-All Plans $83 - $92 855%
Splashlight Llc-All Plans $83 - $92 855%
Aetna $91 - $103 937%
Multiplan-All Plans $93 - $103 958%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1720 Central Avenue East, Hampton, IA 50441
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals