CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Ochsner Rush Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $13
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Ochsner Rush Hospital is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1314 19Th Ave, Meridian, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$13

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $13 (134%)
Insurance Median: $14 (144%)
Cash: $13 (134% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (144% 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
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $12 41%
Humana $7 - $10 72%
Medicaid / KanCare $9 - $10 93%
Cigna $10 - $20 103%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 - $11 103%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan $10 - $27 103%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial $10 - $27 103%
Shared Health Mississippi $10 103%
Prime Health Services Ppo $11 - $87 113%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $14 134%
Ambetter / Centene $14 144%
Zelis $16 - $22 165%
Cor Vel $17 175%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp $17 175%
Aetna $18 - $71 185%
Select Administrative Services Network $19 - $76 196%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $20 - $82 206%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1314 19Th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals