CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Memorial Community Hospital & Health System

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $44
  • Cash Discount Price: $70
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Memorial Community Hospital & Health System is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $70. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 4.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 810 North 22Nd St, Blair, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$70

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$44

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: $70 (721%)
Insurance Median: $44 (453%)
Cash: $70 (721% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $44 (453% 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 453% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 353%). 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
Ne Total Care Comm Exch Op/Profee Only $8 82%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $83 82%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $36 - $83 371%
Medicaid / KanCare $41 - $44 422%
Ne Total Care Mcaid-All Other Plans $41 422%
Humana $44 - $79 453%
Tricare $44 453%
Medica Mcr Adv $46 474%
Medica Comm-All Other Plans $80 824%
Multiplan (Phcs)-All Plans $86 886%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 810 North 22Nd St, Blair, NE 68008
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals