CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Wayne General Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $55
  • Cash Discount Price: $66
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Wayne General Hospital is $55. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $66. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 5.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$66

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$55

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: $66 (680%)
Insurance Median: $55 (566%)
Cash: $66 (680% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $55 (566% 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 566% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 466%). 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
Cigna $6 - $20 62%
Vantage Health-All Other Plans $6 - $7 62%
Al Healthcare Adv Mcaid-All Plans $9 93%
Alabama Community Mcaid-All Plans $9 93%
Humana $9 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $9 93%
Univita Healthcare Mcaid-All Plans $9 93%
Amerigroup Mcare Adv-All Plans $10 103%
Magnolia Mcare Adv $10 103%
Molina Chip-All Other Plans $10 103%
Molina Mcare Adv $10 103%
Vantage Health Mcare Adv $10 103%
Wellcare Mcare Adv-All Plans $10 103%
Ml Healthcare-All Plans $26 - $27 268%
Ahs-All Plans $46 - $47 474%
Phcs-All Plans $49 - $50 505%
Mhci/Healthlink Op Only-All Plans $55 - $57 566%
Ms Health Partners-All Plans $55 - $57 566%
Ppoplus-All Plans $55 - $57 566%
First Choice-All Other Plans $58 - $60 597%
First Health-All Plans $58 - $60 597%
Geha Ppo-All Plans $58 - $60 597%
Healthcare Advantage-All Plans $58 - $60 597%
United Providers-All Plans $58 - $60 597%
Three Rivers Provider Network-All Plans $62 - $64 639%
Aetna $65 - $67 669%
Magnolia Comm/Exchange-All Other Plans $65 - $67 669%
First Choice Hie $81 - $84 834%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $122 - $125 1256%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro, MS 39367
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals