CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Bienville Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $68
  • Cash Discount Price: $76
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Bienville Medical Center is $68. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $76. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 7.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1175 Pine Street, Arcadia, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$76

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$68

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: $76 (783%)
Insurance Median: $68 (700%)
Cash: $76 (783% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $68 (700% 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 700% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 600%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $7 - $126 72%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 - $10 72%
Mmd Amerihealth Caritas $7 - $10 72%
Mmd Healthy Blue $7 - $10 72%
Mmd La Hlth Conn $7 - $10 72%
Mmd Misc $7 - $10 72%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $68 72%
Ambetter / Centene $10 - $68 103%
Humana $10 - $82 103%
Mcr American Hlth Adv $10 - $68 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 - $68 103%
Misc Mgd Care $10 - $126 103%
Mmc Blue Advantage $10 - $68 103%
Mmc Misc $10 - $68 103%
Peoples Health Mcr Adv $10 - $68 103%
Va Health $10 - $68 103%
Cashiering $51 - $76 525%
Cigna $63 649%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $76 783%
Wc City Of Arcadia $114 1174%
Wc House Of Raeford $114 1174%
Wc Misc $114 1174%
Wc Stonetrust $114 1174%
Aarp $126 1298%
Allegiance Health Managme $126 1298%
Amfirst $126 1298%
Apwu $126 1298%
Liberty Mutual $126 1298%
Misc Comm A-L $126 1298%
Misc Comm M-Z $126 1298%
Tricare $126 1298%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1175 Pine Street, Arcadia, LA 71001
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals