CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Cherry County Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $92
  • Cash Discount Price: $98
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Cherry County Hospital is $92. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $98. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 9.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 510 North Green St, Valentine, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$98

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$92

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: $98 (1009%)
Insurance Median: $92 (947%)
Cash: $98 (1009% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $92 (947% 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 947% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 847%). 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
Ambetter / Centene $1 10%
Molina Mcr Adv $14 - $55 144%
Avera Aso Ppo $24 - $97 247%
Avera Hmo $24 - $97 247%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $24 - $96 247%
First Choice-All Plans $24 - $97 247%
Midlands Choice-All Plans $24 - $96 247%
Multiplan-All Plans $24 - $97 247%
Phcs-All Plans $24 - $97 247%
Tlc Advantage-All Plans $24 - $97 247%
Molina Mcaid - All Other Plans $59 - $62 608%
UnitedHealthcare $92 - $97 947%
Avera Aca Ppo $93 - $97 958%
Avera Non-Aca Ppo - All Other Plans $93 - $97 958%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 510 North Green St, Valentine, NE 69201
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals