CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Oakdale Community Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $39
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Oakdale Community Hospital is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $39. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$39

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: $39 (402%)
Insurance Median: $16 (165%)
Cash: $39 (402% 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
Aarp $9 93%
All Savers Insurance $9 93%
Geha $9 93%
United Hc Shared Services $9 93%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $43 93%
Aetna $10 - $108 103%
Allegiance Hospice $10 103%
Allen Oaks Hospice $10 103%
Ambetter / Centene $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $16 103%
Champva $10 103%
Compassionate Care Hospic $10 103%
Correct Care $10 - $192 103%
Golden Rule $10 103%
Harbor Hospice $10 103%
Healthy Blue Dual Adv $10 103%
Heart Of Hospice $10 103%
Hos Misc Hospice $10 103%
Humana $10 - $121 103%
Ice Health Service Corp $10 103%
Mcr American Hlth Adv $10 103%
Mcr Lagniappe $10 103%
Medicaid / KanCare $10 - $43 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
Mutual Of Omaha $10 103%
Snf Nursing Home $10 103%
St Francis Nursing Home $10 103%
Triwest $10 - $192 103%
Us Family Health Plan $10 - $192 103%
Wellcare $10 103%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $10 103%
Gulf South Risk Svcs Ip $13 134%
Integrated Med Solutions $14 144%
Hawaii Mainland Administr $15 154%
Meritain $16 - $108 165%
Amfirst $38 391%
Self Pay $38 391%
Web-Tpa $96 989%
Cigna $105 - $109 1081%
Ima $116 - $192 1195%
Ppo Plus $116 1195%
Wc Gulf South Risk Srvcs $173 1782%
Wc Martco $173 1782%
Wc Misc $173 1782%
Wc Risk Mgmnt-Baton Rouge $173 1782%
Wc Sedwick Workmans Comp $173 1782%
Wc Us Department Of Labor $173 1782%
American Public Life $192 1977%
American Retirement Life $192 1977%
Apwu $192 1977%
Auto Liability $192 1977%
Bankers Life $192 1977%
Fox Everitt $192 1977%
Mailhandlers Benefit Plan $192 1977%
Medishare $192 1977%
Medplus $192 1977%
Misc Commerical $192 1977%
Phcs $192 1977%
Physicians Mutual $192 1977%
State Farm-La $192 1977%
Usaa $192 1977%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA 71463
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals