CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Holmes County Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $35
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Holmes County Hospital and Clinics is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 3.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 239 Bowling Green Road, Lexington, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$35

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: $19 (196%)
Insurance Median: $35 (360%)
Cash: $19 (196% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $35 (360% 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 360% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 260%). 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
Ms-Can-Magnolia-Lex $9 93%
Ms-Can-Molina-Lex $9 93%
Ms-Can-Truecare-Lex $9 93%
United-Lex $16 165%
United-Options-Lex $16 165%
Molina-Chip-Lex $19 196%
Magnolia-Chip-Lex $20 206%
Truecare-Chip-Lex $20 206%
Cigna $27 278%
Humana $29 299%
Tricare $29 299%
Mpcn-Lex $31 319%
Medadv_Uhc-Lex $32 330%
Firstchoice-Lex $33 340%
Advhealth-Lex $35 360%
Ambetter / Centene $35 360%
Medadv_Primewell-Lex $35 360%
Medicare (plans) $35 360%
Primewell-Lex $35 360%
Va_Ccn-Lex $35 360%
Medadv_Uhcdsnp-Lex $36 371%
Wellcare-Lex $36 371%
Devoted_Health-Lex $37 381%
Ppoplus $37 381%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $38 391%
Firsthealth-Lex $38 391%
Multiplan-Lex $38 391%
Aetna $40 412%
Phcs-Lex $42 433%
Molina_Exchange-Lex $47 484%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 239 Bowling Green Road, Lexington, MS 39095
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals