CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Jefferson

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $50
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Mercy Hospital Jefferson is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $50. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 Us Highway 61, Crystal City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$50

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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: $50 (515%)
Insurance Median: $13 (134%)
Cash: $50 (515% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13 (134% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $3 - $16 31%
Aetna $8 - $25 82%
American Health Advantage Of Mo Mcr [10473] $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $91 103%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] $10 103%
Cigna $10 - $45 103%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $10 103%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $10 103%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] $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%
Humana $10 103%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $10 103%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 - $101 103%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $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%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $12 103%
Healthscope Contracted [320182] $12 124%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $12 124%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $13 134%
Aither Health [20449] $13 134%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $13 134%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $13 134%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] $13 134%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $13 - $69 134%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $13 134%
Medica Contracted [320239] $13 134%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $13 - $16 134%
Mercy Benefit Admin [20251] $13 - $16 134%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $13 134%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] $13 134%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $13 134%
Ambetter / Centene $16 165%
Centivo Contracted [320505] $16 165%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $16 165%
Novasys Contracted [320285] $16 165%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522] $17 175%
Hope Trust Contracted [320488] $22 227%
Health Choices Contracted [320448] $32 - $61 330%
Health Choices [20448] $32 - $61 330%
Medical Associates Health Contracted [320444] $32 - $61 330%
Federal Medical Center Contracted [320127] $34 - $66 350%
Insurance System Inc Contracted [320465] $34 - $66 350%
Point C Contracted [320238] $34 - $66 350%
Tri State Healthcare Coalition Contracted [320379] $34 - $66 350%
First Health Contracted [320128] $37 - $72 381%
Mercy Mgd Behavioral Health Contracted [320259] $37 - $71 381%
Multiplan Contracted [320270] $37 - $76 381%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] $37 - $71 381%
Workers Comp [20426] $40 - $81 412%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 Us Highway 61, Crystal City, MO 63019
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals