CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Ochsner LSU Health Monroe

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $34
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Ochsner LSU Health Monroe is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4864 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$34

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: $34 (350%)
Insurance Median: $16 (165%)
Cash: $34 (350% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $18 51%
Humana $9 - $10 93%
(Healthy Louisiana) And Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $10 103%
Aetna $10 - $24 103%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $10 103%
Healthy Blue (Formerly Amerigroup Louisiana Inc.) $10 103%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 103%
Vantage Health Plan - Commercial $11 113%
Zelis $16 165%
Healthcomp Ppo (Formerly Gilsbar 360 $24 247%
Verity Health Network – Lsu First Choice $24 - $61 247%
First Health Network $25 257%
Cigna $27 278%
Multiplan/Phcs/American Lifecare $39 - $102 402%
Usa Managed Care Network $42 - $110 433%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4864 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71202
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals