CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Springfield

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $109
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Mercy Hospital Springfield is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $109. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2115 S. Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$109

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $109 (1123%)
Insurance Median: $19 (196%)
Cash: $109 (1123% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (196% 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 $7 - $128 72%
Aetna $9 - $12 93%
Humana $9 - $114 93%
Medica Contracted [320239] $9 93%
Medica [20239] $9 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $9 - $19 93%
Centurion Of Missouri [20459] $10 103%
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%
Indian Health Service [20198] $10 103%
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%
Mercy Rehab Hospital Contracted [320260] $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 - $87 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $129 103%
Healthscope Contracted [320182] $12 124%
Centivo Contracted [320505] $16 165%
Providrs Care Network Contracted [320484] $18 185%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $19 - $96 196%
Ambetter / Centene $19 196%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $19 - $109 196%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $19 196%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $19 - $58 196%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $19 196%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $19 196%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $19 - $96 196%
Novasys Contracted [320285] $19 196%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $19 196%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $19 196%
90 Degree Benefits Contracted [320436] $57 587%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] $57 - $60 587%
Benefit Management Contracted [320052] $67 690%
Health Systems Inc Contracted [320174] $67 690%
Insurance System Inc Contracted [320465] $67 690%
Administrative Payor Contracted [320005] $76 - $84 783%
Evolutions Health Care Contracted [320124] $76 783%
Point C Contracted [320238] $76 - $126 783%
Point C [20238] $76 783%
Medical Destinations Contracted [320242] $84 865%
Workers Comp [20426] $84 - $143 865%
First Health Contracted [320128] $94 968%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] $96 989%
Federal Medical Center Contracted [320127] $101 1040%
Multiplan Contracted [320270] $129 1329%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] $129 1329%
Compcare Of The Ozarks Contracted [320437] $133 1370%
American Healthcare Alliance Contracted [320020] $134 1380%
Qual Choice Contracted [320324] $134 1380%
Municipal Health Plan Contracted [320271] $136 1401%
Usa Managed Care Org Contracted [320429] $148 1524%
Ppo Plus Contracted [320310] $151 1555%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2115 S. Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 65804
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals