CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $38
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 90 Hospital Drive Po Box 1116, Brevard, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$38

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

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: $38 (391%)
Insurance Median: $16 (165%)
Cash: $38 (391% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (165% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $8 72%
United $7 - $17 72%
Wellcare $7 72%
Apex Health $8 82%
Partners Health Management $8 82%
Vaya Health $8 82%
Amerihealth $13 134%
Cigna $14 - $19 144%
Amerihealth Caritas $16 165%
Caresource $17 175%
Medcost $21 - $32 216%
Magellan $23 237%
Magellan Behavioral Health $23 237%
Aetna $28 288%
Multiplan $30 309%
Avalon Administrative Services $32 330%
Prime Health $34 350%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 90 Hospital Drive Po Box 1116, Brevard, NC 28712
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals