CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Elkhart General Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $47
  • Cash Discount Price: $51
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.84x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Elkhart General Hospital is $47. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $51. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 4.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 E Blvd, Elkhart, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$51

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$47

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: $51 (525%)
Insurance Median: $47 (484%)
Cash: $51 (525% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $47 (484% 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 484% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 384%). 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
Mclaren (Mi $5 51%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $52 51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $19 82%
Aetna $10 - $53 103%
Caresource $10 - $101 103%
Devoted Healthcare $10 - $16 103%
Humana $10 - $55 103%
Mdwise $10 - $101 103%
Mhs $10 - $101 103%
Pace $10 103%
Plain Church $15 - $62 154%
Cha $47 - $61 484%
Immergrun $47 - $62 484%
Php $51 - $55 525%
Cigna $56 - $59 577%
Multiplan $56 577%
Signature $57 587%
Encore $58 597%
Heartland $78 803%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 E Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals