CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $82
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.75x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $82. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1100 E Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$82

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $82 (844%)
Insurance Median: $17 (175%)
Cash: $82 (844% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (175% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $17 51%
Mclaren Health Plan $5 - $54 51%
Meridian $5 51%
Molina $5 - $10 51%
Priority Health $5 - $30 51%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $58 51%
Aetna $10 - $73 103%
Atrium King Centre Skilled Nursing Services $10 103%
Blue Care Network $10 103%
Cigna $10 - $30 103%
Cofinity $10 - $75 103%
Hap (Health Alliance Plan) $10 - $77 103%
Humana $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
Michigan Amish Medical Board $10 103%
Northern Michigan Mennonite Group $10 103%
Promedica $10 103%
Wellcare (Meridian) $10 103%
Wellspring Lutheran Services Skilling Nursing Services $10 103%
Employee Benefits Logistics $17 175%
Hospice Of Michigan $58 597%
Munson Hospice $67 - $852 690%
Asr/Physicians Care $77 793%
Medical Cost Savings Solution $77 793%
Nomi Health $77 793%
The Robbins Group And Regency Employee Benefits $77 793%
Wds Enterprise Group Planning $77 793%
First Health/Coventry Network $82 844%
Provider Network Of America Group Health $82 844%
Three Rivers Provider Network $82 844%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1100 E Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI 49738
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals