CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Simpson General Hospital Cah

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $68
  • Cash Discount Price: $70
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Simpson General Hospital Cah is $68. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $70. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 7.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1842 Simpson Highway 149, Mendenhall, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$70

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$68

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: $70 (721%)
Insurance Median: $68 (700%)
Cash: $70 (721% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $68 (700% 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 700% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 600%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $80 82%
Magnolia Hp Mcaid - All Plans $9 93%
Ambetter / Centene $39 402%
Aetna $60 618%
Adv Hlth Systems - All Plans $75 772%
Health Partners - All Plans $80 824%
Ms Phys Care Network - All Plans $85 875%
Usa Hlth Network - All Plans $85 875%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1842 Simpson Highway 149, Mendenhall, MS 39114
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals