CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Berkshire Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $64
  • Cash Discount Price: $86
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Berkshire Medical Center is $64. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $86. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 6.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$86

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$64

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: $86 (886%)
Insurance Median: $64 (659%)
Cash: $86 (886% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $64 (659% 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 659% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 559%). 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
Fallon $8 - $40 82%
Cdphp $9 - $82 93%
Health New England $9 - $64 93%
Mbhp $9 93%
Mcd Out Of State $9 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $9 93%
Point32Health $9 - $87 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $78 103%
Bmchnp $10 - $11 103%
Commcare Alliance $10 - $11 103%
Hospice $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
Other Government $10 - $12 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $79 103%
Aetna $11 - $69 113%
Unicare $25 - $59 257%
Comm Tufts Qhpsub (Network) $50 - $55 515%
Workers Comp $54 - $56 556%
Allways Nhp $57 - $59 587%
Comm Hne Hmo $58 - $69 597%
Comm Hne Ppo $62 - $69 639%
Beacon $75 - $82 772%
Cigna $80 - $85 824%
Mvp $80 - $82 824%
Oxford $80 - $82 824%
First Health $82 - $87 844%
Connecticare $84 - $87 865%
Consolidated Health Plans $84 - $87 865%
Other Commercial $84 - $87 865%
Phcs $84 - $87 865%
Self Pay $84 - $87 865%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals