CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Covenant Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $12
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Covenant Medical Center is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1447 N Harrison, Saginaw, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$12

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $12 (124%)
Insurance Median: $11 (113%)
Cash: $12 (124% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (113% 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 - $15 51%
Healthy Michigan Mclaren $5 51%
Healthy Michigan Meridian $5 51%
Healthy Michigan Molina $5 51%
Healthy Michigan Priority Health $5 51%
Mclaren Health Advantage $7 - $41 72%
Priority Health E $7 - $42 72%
Cigna $8 - $50 82%
Health Advantage Mclaren Employee $8 - $50 82%
Physicians Health Plan $8 - $50 82%
Priority Health $8 - $50 82%
Blue Care Network $9 - $15 93%
Aetna $10 - $67 103%
Health Alliance Plan Of Michigan $10 - $19 103%
Humana $10 - $68 103%
Mclaren Advantage $10 103%
Molina Healthplan $10 103%
Physicians Health Plan Advantage/Advantage Plus $10 103%
Meritain Health $12 - $70 124%
Multiplan $14 - $82 144%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1447 N Harrison, Saginaw, MI 48602
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals