CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: CHI St Alexius Health Dickinson

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $93
  • Cash Discount Price: $74
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at CHI St Alexius Health Dickinson is $93. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $74. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 9.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 Fairway Street, Dickinson, ND.
Cash / Self-Pay
$74

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$93

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: $74 (762%)
Insurance Median: $93 (958%)
Cash: $74 (762% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $93 (958% 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 958% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 858%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $70 103%
Medica $10 - $103 103%
United $10 - $83 103%
Sanford Health Plan $93 958%
Health Partners $112 1153%
Multiplan $114 1174%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 Fairway Street, Dickinson, ND 58601
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals