CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Aurora

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $107
  • Cash Discount Price: $82
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Mercy Hospital Aurora is $107. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $82. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 11.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 Porter Avenue, Aurora, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$82

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$107

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: $82 (844%)
Insurance Median: $107 (1102%)
Cash: $82 (844% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $107 (1102% 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 1102% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1002%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $10 - $64 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 - $37 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $126 134%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $120 134%
Aetna $36 - $112 371%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] $36 371%
Cigna $36 - $107 371%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $36 371%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $36 371%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145] $36 371%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $36 371%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $36 371%
Humana $36 - $107 371%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] $36 371%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $36 371%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $36 371%
Medical Associates Health Contracted [320444] $36 371%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $36 371%
Mercy Mgd Behavioral Health Contracted [320259] $36 371%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518] $36 371%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $36 371%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325] $36 371%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $37 381%
Tricare $37 381%
Healthscope Contracted [320182] $46 474%
Centivo Contracted [320505] $50 515%
Administrative Payor Contracted [320005] $57 587%
Ambetter / Centene $64 659%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $64 659%
Novasys Contracted [320285] $64 659%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $82 - $113 844%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522] $82 844%
Health Systems Inc Contracted [320174] $101 1040%
Insurance System Inc Contracted [320465] $101 1040%
Point C Contracted [320238] $101 - $107 1040%
Point C [20238] $101 1040%
Workers Comp [20426] $101 - $107 1040%
90 Degree Benefits Contracted [320436] $107 1102%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $107 1102%
American Healthcare Alliance Contracted [320020] $107 1102%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $107 1102%
Benefit Management Contracted [320052] $107 1102%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $107 1102%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] $107 1102%
Evolutions Health Care Contracted [320124] $107 1102%
First Health Contracted [320128] $107 1102%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $107 1102%
Medica Contracted [320239] $107 1102%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $107 1102%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $107 1102%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] $107 1102%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $107 - $111 1102%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $107 1102%
Usa Managed Care Org Contracted [320429] $111 1143%
Multiplan Contracted [320270] $120 1236%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] $120 1236%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 500 Porter Avenue, Aurora, MO 65605
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals