CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Memorial Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $131
  • Cash Discount Price: $219
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Memorial Medical Center is $131. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $219. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 13.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 N First St, Springfield, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$219

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$131

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: $219 (2255%)
Insurance Median: $131 (1349%)
Cash: $219 (2255% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $131 (1349% 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 1349% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1249%). 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
Health Alliance $4 - $142 41%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 62%
Molina $6 62%
Veterans Administration $7 72%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 - $219 93%
Aetna $10 - $166 103%
Humana $10 - $131 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 - $219 103%
Tricare $10 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $136 103%
Healthlink $34 - $138 350%
Commercial Workers Compensation $67 690%
Illinois Workers Compensation $70 721%
Current Health Network Ppo $99 1020%
Cigna $115 1184%
Phcs/Multiplan $118 - $131 1215%
6 Degrees Health $131 1349%
Hopetrust $131 1349%
Hst $131 1349%
Magellan $131 1349%
Consociate $142 1462%
Hfn $142 1462%
Preferred Plan $164 1689%
Soi Mcfarland $164 1689%
Soi Rushville $164 1689%
Corvel $175 1802%
Methodist First Choice $175 1802%
Mutual Medical Plans $186 1916%
Liability $219 2255%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 701 N First St, Springfield, IL 62702
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals