CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Morgan County Arh Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $28
  • Cash Discount Price: $80
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Morgan County Arh Hospital is $28. 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 2.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 476 Liberty Road, West Liberty, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$80

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$28

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: $28 (288%)
Cash: $80 (824% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $28 (288% 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 288% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 188%). 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 $10 - $118 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $117 103%
Humana $10 - $28 103%
Passport Molina $10 103%
Wellcare Of Kentucky $10 - $28 103%
UnitedHealthcare $28 - $100 288%
Caresoure Kentucky $87 896%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 476 Liberty Road, West Liberty, KY 41472
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals