CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Fhn Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $138
  • Cash Discount Price: $159
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Fhn Memorial Hospital is $138. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $159. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 14.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1045 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$159

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$138

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: $159 (1637%)
Insurance Median: $138 (1421%)
Cash: $159 (1637% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $138 (1421% 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 1421% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1321%). 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
Meridian Health Plan - All Plans $4 41%
Aetna $10 - $111 103%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv $10 103%
Humana $10 - $157 103%
Quartz Mcr Adv $10 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $155 103%
The Alliance - All Plans $119 1226%
Ecoh Nihp $125 1287%
Nihp Employ - All Plans $125 1287%
Quartz - All Other Plans $129 1329%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $134 1380%
Ecoh - All Other Plans $135 1390%
Northern Il Hp - All Plans $137 1411%
First Health - All Plans $140 1442%
Hfn - All Plans $163 1679%
First Choice Il - All Plans $169 1740%
Multiplan Phcs - All Plans $169 1740%
Wps - All Plans $174 1792%
Galaxy - All Plans $179 1843%
Health Alliance - All Other Plans $179 1843%
Interplan Health - All Plans $179 1843%
Preferred Plan Ppo - All Plans $179 1843%
Trustmark - All Plans $183 1885%
Midland Choice - All Plans $189 1946%
Osf Healthplans - All Plans $199 2049%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1045 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals