CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $12
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 W Lindberg Drive, Slidell, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$12

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: $12 (124%)
Insurance Median: $10 (103%)
Cash: $12 (124% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $10 82%
Triwest $9 93%
Aetna $10 - $19 103%
Amerihealth Caritas $10 103%
Healthy Blue $10 103%
Humana $10 - $15 103%
Lhc (Allwell) $10 103%
Louisiana Healthcare Connection $10 103%
Peoples Health $10 - $66 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $47 103%
Vantage Health Plan Inc. $10 - $17 103%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc $10 103%
Gilsbar 360 $22 227%
Hs Technology $25 257%
First Health $50 515%
Womans Hospital Employees $51 525%
Medical Cost Containment Professionals $66 680%
Three Rivers Provider Network $69 711%
Usa Managed Care Organization $69 711%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 W Lindberg Drive, Slidell, LA 70458
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals