CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Fayette County Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $120
  • Cash Discount Price: $193
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Fayette County Hospital is $120. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $193. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 12.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 650 W Taylor St, Vandalia, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$193

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$120

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: $193 (1988%)
Insurance Median: $120 (1236%)
Cash: $193 (1988% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $120 (1236% 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 1236% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1136%). 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
Aetna $9 - $152 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 - $185 93%
Illinicare - All Plans $9 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $9 93%
Meridian-All Plans $9 93%
Health Alliance Mcare $53 - $70 546%
Healthlink Mcr Adv $53 - $70 546%
Humana $53 - $70 546%
Coventry/Ghp-All Plans $108 - $143 1112%
Healthlink Hmo $116 - $154 1195%
Cigna $124 - $165 1277%
Healthlink Ppo - All Other Plans $133 - $176 1370%
Health Alliance - All Other Plans $137 - $182 1411%
UnitedHealthcare $138 - $183 1421%
Multiplan - All Plans $141 - $187 1452%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 650 W Taylor St, Vandalia, IL 62471
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals