CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: T J Samson Community Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at T J Samson Community Hospital is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 2.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 North Race Street, Glasgow, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

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: $23 (237%)
Insurance Median: $22 (227%)
Cash: $23 (237% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (227% 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 227% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 127%). 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
Caresource - All Plans $2 - $7 21%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $60 82%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $10 103%
Humana $10 - $70 103%
Molina Mcr Adv $10 103%
Signature Health - All Plans $10 103%
Wellcare Mcaid $10 103%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $10 103%
UnitedHealthcare $12 - $35 124%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans $15 154%
Center Care Select - All Plans $21 - $60 216%
First Health - All Plans $24 - $66 247%
Phcs/Multiplan - All Plans $24 - $66 247%
Aetna $25 - $70 257%
Molina Mcaid $26 - $72 268%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1301 North Race Street, Glasgow, KY 42141
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals