CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Joplin

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $69
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Mercy Hospital Joplin is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $69. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 2.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$69

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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: $69 (711%)
Insurance Median: $24 (247%)
Cash: $69 (711% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (247% 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 247% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 147%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $115 82%
Aetna $9 - $12 93%
Humana $9 - $47 93%
Medica Contracted [320239] $9 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $9 - $16 93%
Champva [20065] $10 103%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] $10 103%
Cigna $10 - $55 103%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $10 103%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $10 103%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $10 103%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145] $10 103%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $10 103%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $10 103%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] $10 - $103 103%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $10 103%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $10 103%
Mercy Mgd Behavioral Health Contracted [320259] $10 103%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518] $10 103%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $10 103%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325] $10 103%
Tricare $10 103%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $10 - $34 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $13 103%
Health Choice Contracted [320166] $12 124%
Healthscope Contracted [320182] $12 124%
Ambetter / Centene $16 165%
Centivo Contracted [320505] $16 165%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $16 165%
Novasys Contracted [320285] $16 165%
Providrs Care Network Contracted [320484] $18 185%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $19 - $90 196%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $19 - $103 196%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $19 196%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $19 - $103 196%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $19 196%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $19 - $90 196%
Point C Contracted [320238] $19 - $126 196%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $19 196%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $19 196%
Benefit Management Contracted [320052] $23 - $68 237%
Health Systems Inc Contracted [320174] $23 - $68 237%
Insurance System Inc Contracted [320465] $23 - $68 237%
Administrative Payor Contracted [320005] $24 - $71 247%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] $30 - $90 309%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522] $34 - $103 350%
First Health Contracted [320128] $36 - $108 371%
American Healthcare Alliance Contracted [320020] $37 - $111 381%
Multiplan Contracted [320270] $41 - $122 422%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] $41 - $122 422%
Usable Contracted [320409] $41 - $122 422%
Point C [20238] $42 - $126 433%
Workers Comp [20426] $42 - $158 433%
Usa Managed Care Org Contracted [320429] $47 - $139 484%
Ppo Plus Contracted [320310] $48 - $142 494%
90 Degree Benefits Contracted [320436] $57 587%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] $57 - $60 587%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO 64804
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals