CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $253
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $253. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$253

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $253 (2606%)
Insurance Median: $15 (154%)
Cash: $253 (2606% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (154% 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
Humana $9 - $13 93%
Aetna $10 - $36 103%
Amerigroup $10 103%
Amerihealth Mercy La Lacare $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $21 103%
Devoted Health $10 103%
Dignity Care Corporation $10 103%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Inc. $10 103%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $10 103%
United $10 - $85 103%
United Va Ccn $10 103%
Vantage Health Plan $10 - $26 103%
Wellcare $10 103%
Medical Development International $11 113%
Universal Healthcare $12 124%
Allegiance Health Management $17 175%
Verity $38 - $114 391%
Cigna $39 - $119 402%
Ppo Plus $48 - $144 494%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation $62 - $186 639%
Gilsbar 360 $67 - $201 690%
Multiplan $68 - $220 700%
Dma Regional Ppo $88 - $265 906%
Employers Health Network $88 - $265 906%
First Health $88 - $265 906%
Healthsouth Corporation $88 - $265 906%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn) $98 - $296 1009%
Bestcomp $102 - $307 1050%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals