CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Columbus Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $62
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Columbus Regional Hospital is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $62. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 E 17Th St, Columbus, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$62

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

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: $62 (639%)
Insurance Median: $16 (165%)
Cash: $62 (639% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (165% 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.

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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 $10 - $66 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $68 103%
Humana $10 - $65 103%
Managed Health Services $10 103%
Mdwise $10 103%
Medicaid / KanCare $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $66 103%
Ambetter / Centene $16 165%
Caresource Commercial $17 175%
Siho $62 639%
Cigna $66 680%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $66 680%
Encore $67 690%
Phcs Multiplan $76 783%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2400 E 17Th St, Columbus, IN 47201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals