CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Harlan County Health System

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $69
  • Cash Discount Price: $61
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Harlan County Health System is $69. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $61. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 7.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 717 Brown St, Alma, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$61

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$69

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: $61 (628%)
Insurance Median: $69 (711%)
Cash: $61 (628% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $69 (711% 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 711% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 611%). 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
Medica Mcr Adv $41 422%
Medica Prime Solution $41 422%
Humana $51 525%
Tricare $51 525%
Aetna $53 546%
Great Plains Mcr Adv-All Plans $53 546%
Medica Chi Aco - All Other Plans $69 711%
Medica Chi Health $69 711%
Medica Choice $69 711%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $72 - $73 742%
Ohara Llc Wc- All Plans $72 742%
Medica Ifb Aco $73 752%
Medica Ifb Open Access $73 752%
UnitedHealthcare $73 752%
Phcs/Multiplan-All Plans $74 762%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 717 Brown St, Alma, NE 68920
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals