CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Wheatland Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83036
Insurance Median: $113
Cash Discount Price: $119
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Wheatland Memorial Hospital is $113. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $119. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 11.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 3Rd St Nw, Harlowton, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$119

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$113

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: $119 (1226%)

Insurance Median: $113 (1164%)

Cash: $119 (1226% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $113 (1164% 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 1164% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1064%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Healthnet Federal-All Plans	$72	742%
Humana	$72	742%
Medica Prime Solutions-All Plans	$72	742%
Pacific Source Mcr Adv	$72	742%
Triwest-All Plans	$72	742%
Amish Old Orders-All Plans	$89	917%
Allegiance Provider-All Plans	$101	1040%
6 Degrees Health-All Plans	$113	1164%
Americas Choice-All Plans	$113	1164%
Community Health Ntwk-All Plans	$113	1164%
Fedmed Network-All Plans	$113	1164%
First Choice Big Sky-All Plans	$113	1164%
Interwest Ppo-All Plans	$113	1164%
Mountain Health Co-Op-All Plans	$113	1164%
Pacific Source-All Other Plans	$113	1164%
Pacific Steel & Recycling-All Plans	$113	1164%
Rocky Mountain Health Network-All Plans	$113	1164%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$113	1164%
First Health-All Plans	$114	1174%
Ccn-All Plans	$115	1184%
UnitedHealthcare	$116	1195%
City Of Billings-All Plans	$178	1833%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $119.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 83036.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Wheatland Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 83036.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.