CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Anderson Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $9
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.75x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Anderson Regional Medical Center is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $9. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2124 14Th Street, Meridian, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$9

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $9 (93%)
Insurance Median: $17 (175%)
Cash: $9 (93% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (175% 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
Molina $8 - $18 82%
Aetna $10 - $26 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $13 103%
First Choice Health Plan Of Ms $10 - $19 103%
Integrated Health Plan $10 - $30 103%
Magnolia Ms $10 - $14 103%
Ms Breast And Cervical $10 103%
Primewell $10 - $24 103%
Shared Health $10 103%
Triwest $10 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $15 103%
Wellcare $10 103%
Advanced Health Systems Inc. $13 134%
Ashley Furniture Stores $17 175%
Crittenden County $17 175%
Davidson Hospitality $17 175%
Dunn Investment Company $17 175%
First State Bank Trust $17 175%
Gossett Motor Cars $17 175%
Hattiesburg Clinic $17 175%
Hospitality Management Advisors $17 175%
Jas D Collier $17 175%
Mechanical Systems $17 175%
Mid-South Transport $17 175%
Patterson Warehouses $17 175%
Radians $17 175%
Rei Nation $17 175%
Retzer Resources $17 175%
State Systems $17 175%
W W Wood Products $17 175%
Watkins Uiberall $17 175%
Littler $20 206%
Lucent Health $20 206%
Mpcn $22 227%
Ppo Plus $24 247%
Christian Health Aid $30 309%
Usa Mco $32 330%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2124 14Th Street, Meridian, MS 39301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals