CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $14
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.85x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 180 West Esplanade Avenue, Kenner, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$14

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $14 (144%)
Insurance Median: $18 (185%)
Cash: $14 (144% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (185% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $9 93%
Aetna $10 - $55 103%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $10 103%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $18 103%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $10 103%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $10 103%
Humana $10 103%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
Ochsner Health Plan $10 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 103%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $10 103%
Tricare $11 113%
Zelis $14 - $39 144%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $15 - $43 154%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $16 - $46 165%
First Health Network $19 - $53 196%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $19 - $53 196%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $19 - $53 196%
Galaxy Health Network Ppo $20 - $57 206%
Galaxy Health Network Wc $20 - $57 206%
Cigna $21 - $61 216%
Employers Health Network (Ehn) $21 - $60 216%
Prime Health Services Ppo $21 - $60 216%
Usa Managed Care Network $21 - $60 216%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 180 West Esplanade Avenue, Kenner, LA 70065
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals