CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Merit Health River Region

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $133
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Merit Health River Region is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $133. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$133

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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: $133 (1370%)
Insurance Median: $10 (103%)
Cash: $133 (1370% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (103% 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
Caresource Truecare $9 93%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $9 93%
Magnolia $9 93%
Magnolia Mcd Chip $9 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $9 - $10 93%
Molina Chip $9 93%
Tricare $9 93%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $76 93%
Aetna $10 - $24 103%
First Choice $10 - $417 103%
Humana $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $10 103%
Node First Choice American Health Of Ms Mcr Adv $10 103%
Node First Choice Wellcare Mcr Adv $10 103%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $10 103%
Node Magnolia Mcr Adv $10 103%
Node Molina Mcr Adv $10 103%
Node Peoples Health Mcr Adv $10 103%
Node Va $10 103%
Node Vantage Mcr Adv $10 103%
Node Windsor Mcr Adv $10 103%
Veterans Eval Services $10 103%
Node Healthy Mississippi Mcr Adv $11 113%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $12 124%
Advanced Health Systems $13 134%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 144%
Magnolia Exchange $17 175%
Molina Exchange $17 175%
Node Seven Corners $17 175%
Ms Work Comp $18 185%
Vantage Commercial $22 227%
Self Pay $100 - $167 1030%
Medpartners $111 1143%
Trimed Billing Solutions $167 1720%
Cigna $230 - $389 2369%
First Choice Mpcn Standard $306 3151%
Phcs $334 3440%
Ms Health Partners $417 4295%
Ms Dept Of Rehabilitation Services $556 5726%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS 39183
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals