CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $16
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 149 Drinkwater Blvd, Bay Saint Louis, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16

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: $16 (165%)
Insurance Median: $10 (103%)
Cash: $16 (165% 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
Humana $7 - $10 72%
Medicaid / KanCare $9 93%
Aetna $10 - $34 103%
Cigna $10 - $17 103%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
Shared Health Mississippi $10 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $14 134%
Ambetter / Centene $16 165%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $22 227%
Zelis $22 227%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan $27 278%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial $27 278%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $28 288%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $30 309%
Select Administrative Services Network $30 309%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 149 Drinkwater Blvd, Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals