CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: West Carroll Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.37x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at West Carroll Memorial Hospital is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 2.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 706 Ross Street, Oak Grove, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23

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%)
Insurance Median: $23 (237%)
Ins. Median: $23 (237% 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 237% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 137%). 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
Golden Rule Insurance Company $8 82%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $68 82%
Aetna $10 - $58 103%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana $10 103%
Healthy Blue $10 103%
Humana $10 103%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections $10 103%
Medicaid / KanCare $10 - $68 103%
Blue Advantage $21 216%
Tricare $21 216%
Medicare (plans) $24 247%
Highmark Blue Shield $37 381%
Cigna $54 556%
Insurance Systems Inc $58 597%
Loomis Co $58 597%
Ambetter / Centene $68 700%
Hmo Of Louisiana $68 700%
Novitas Solutions $68 700%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 706 Ross Street, Oak Grove, LA 71263
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals