CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: University of Mississippi Med Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $10
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.85x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at University of Mississippi Med Center is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$10

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $10 (103%)
Insurance Median: $18 (185%)
Cash: $10 (103% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (185% 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
Ms-Can-Magnolia $9 93%
Ms-Can-Molina $9 93%
Ms-Can-Truecare $9 93%
Humana $10 103%
Medadv_Primewell $10 103%
Medadv_Uhc $10 103%
Medadv_Uhcdsnp $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
Va_Ccn $10 103%
Wellcare $10 103%
Advhealth $13 134%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 144%
Cigna $15 154%
United $16 165%
United-Options $16 165%
Molina-Chip $19 196%
Magnolia-Chip $20 206%
Ppoplus $20 206%
Truecare-Chip $20 206%
Firsthealth $21 216%
Molina_Exchange $21 216%
Multiplan $21 216%
Aetna $22 227%
Healthlink_Tupelo $22 227%
Mpcn $22 227%
Phcs $23 237%
Ambetter / Centene $24 247%
Firstchoice $24 247%
Firstchoice-Hum $24 247%
Primewell $26 268%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals