CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Henry County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $66
  • Cash Discount Price: $80
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.80x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Henry County Memorial Hospital is $66. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $80. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 6.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 N 16Th St, New Castle, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$80

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$66

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: $80 (824%)
Insurance Median: $66 (680%)
Cash: $80 (824% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $66 (680% 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 680% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 580%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $97 72%
Aetna $8 - $108 82%
Humana $8 - $111 82%
Caresource Hip $10 103%
Caresource Just4Me $10 - $15 103%
Caresource Marketplace-All Other Plans $10 - $13 103%
Caresource Mcaid $10 103%
Caresource Mcr Adv $10 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $103 103%
Encore Workers Comp-All Plans $14 - $120 144%
Cigna $52 - $86 536%
Health Alliance-All Plans $88 - $108 906%
Workers Comp - All Plans $93 - $114 958%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 N 16Th St, New Castle, IN 47362
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals