CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: University of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $26
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at University of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 960 Avent Drive, Grenada, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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: $26 (268%)
Insurance Median: $13 (134%)
Cash: $26 (268% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13 (134% 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
Ms-Can-Magnolia-Gmc $9 93%
Ms-Can-Molina-Gmc $9 93%
Ms-Can-Truecare-Gmc $9 93%
Devoted_Health-Gmc $10 103%
Humana $10 103%
Medadv_Primewell-Gmc $10 103%
Medadv_Uhc-Gmc $10 103%
Medadv_Uhcdsnp-Gmc $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
Va_Ccn-Gmc $10 103%
Wellcare-Gmc $10 103%
United-Gmc $12 124%
Advhealth-Gmc $13 134%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 144%
Mpcn-Gmc $18 185%
Firstchoice-Gmc $19 196%
Molina-Chip-Gmc $19 196%
Magnolia-Chip-Gmc $20 206%
Truecare-Chip-Gmc $20 206%
Molina_Exchange-Gmc $21 216%
Ambetter / Centene $24 247%
Primewell-Gmc $27 278%
Bhsg-Gmc $46 474%
Cigna $58 597%
Aetna $59 608%
Healthlink-Gmc $61 628%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 960 Avent Drive, Grenada, MS 38901
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals