CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: $71
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $71. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 3.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 825 N Center Ave, Gaylord, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$71

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

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: $71 (731%)
Insurance Median: $30 (309%)
Cash: $71 (731% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $30 (309% 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 309% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 209%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $67 31%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $52 51%
Mclaren Health Plan $5 - $70 51%
Meridian $5 51%
Molina $5 - $10 51%
Priority Health $5 - $30 51%
Aetna $8 - $68 82%
Blue Care Network $10 103%
Cigna $10 - $30 103%
Hap (Health Alliance Plan) $10 - $67 103%
Humana $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
Michigan Amish Medical Board $10 103%
Northern Michigan Mennonite Group $10 103%
Employee Benefit Logistics $17 175%
Hospice Of Michigan $50 515%
Munson Hospice $59 - $852 608%
Asr Physicians Care Network $67 690%
Enterprise Group Planning/Employee Benefit Plan $67 690%
Nomi Health $67 690%
Cofinity $71 - $76 731%
Provider Network Of America/Hawaii Mainland Administrative Group Health $71 731%
Three Rivers Provider Network $71 731%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 825 N Center Ave, Gaylord, MI 49735
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals