CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $112
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $112. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$112

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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: $112 (1153%)
Insurance Median: $10 (103%)
Cash: $112 (1153% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (103% 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 - $34 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 103%
Champus_Va $10 103%
Cigna $10 - $140 103%
Humana $10 - $34 103%
Medicaid / KanCare $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
Tricare $10 103%
Veterans_Administration $10 103%
Veterans_Choice-Triwest $10 103%
United_Healthcare $11 113%
Coushatta_Tribe_Dept_Of_Health $17 175%
Vantage_Commercial $22 227%
Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield_La $24 247%
Meritain $84 865%
Verity $90 927%
Ppo_Plus_ $112 1153%
Phcs $131 1349%
United_Healthcare_Behavorial_Health $131 1349%
Lwcc $143 1473%
First_Health $150 1545%
Workers_Compensation $168 1730%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals