CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Carolina East Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83036
Insurance Median: $61
Cash Discount Price: $42
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Carolina East Medical Center is $61. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $42. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 6.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$42

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$61

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: $42 (433%)

Insurance Median: $61 (628%)

Cash: $42 (433% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $61 (628% 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 628% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 528%). 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

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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	$10	103%
Inclusive Health (Nchirp)-All Plans	$10	103%
Tricare	$10 - $117	103%
Pamlico Co Jail-All Plans	$18 - $31	185%
Craven Co. Jail Systems - All Plans	$23 - $39	237%
UnitedHealthcare	$24 - $83	247%
Medcost Ppo Ultra (Employees)	$43 - $73	443%
Medcost Ppo Employees And Retirees	$46 - $77	474%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$48 - $80	494%
Medcost Ppo City Employees	$50 - $85	515%
Medcost Ppo County Employee	$52 - $89	536%
Benefit Mgmt, Svcs-All Plans	$59 - $99	608%
Aetna	$61 - $104	628%
Medcost Benefit Svc-All Other Plans	$61 - $103	628%
Acs Consult Svc Inc-All Plans	$63 - $106	649%
Cigna	$63 - $106	649%
Medcost Ppo Standard	$63 - $106	649%

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 $42.
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 Carolina East Medical Center 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.