CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Acadian Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83036
Insurance Median: $41
Cash Discount Price: $64
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Acadian Medical Center is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $64. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 4.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3501 Highway 190 East, Eunice, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$64

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$41

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: $64 (659%)

Insurance Median: $41 (422%)

Cash: $64 (659% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $41 (422% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 422% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 322%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Pp0/Manged Care	$8 - $214	82%
Ppo/Manged Care	$8 - $214	82%
Tricare	$8 - $10	82%
Aetna	$10 - $41	103%
Mcd Hmo Amerigroup	$10 - $41	103%
Mcd Hmo La Care	$10 - $41	103%
Mcd Hmo La Hlth Cr Connct	$10 - $41	103%
Medicaid / KanCare	$10 - $214	103%
Medicare (plans)	$10 - $214	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $41	103%
Mcd Hmo Com Hlth Solution	$11 - $45	113%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$18	185%
Charity/Map	$64 - $214	659%
American Postal Workers	$136	1401%
Work Comp	$193	1988%
Auto Insurance	$214	2204%
Bankers Fidelity	$214	2204%
Commerical	$214	2204%
Commerical Ip	$214	2204%
Industrial	$214	2204%
Mra Auto/Liability	$214	2204%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $64.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 83036.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Acadian Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 83036.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.