CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Cheshire Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83036
Insurance Median: $40
Cash Discount Price: $25
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Cheshire Medical Center is $40. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $25. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 4.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 580 Court Street, Keene, NH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$25

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$40

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: $25 (257%)

Insurance Median: $40 (412%)

Cash: $25 (257% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $40 (412% 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 412% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 312%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Amerihealth Caritas Nh	$8 - $13	82%
Granite State Health Plan	$9 - $18	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $83	93%
Wellsense Health Plan	$9 - $15	93%
Aetna	$10 - $75	103%
Ambetter / Centene	$10	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $87	103%
Cigna	$10 - $54	103%
Martin'S Point Generations Advantage	$10	103%
Martin'S Point Health Care	$10	103%
Mvp	$10 - $54	103%
Wellcare Health Plans	$10	103%
Mass General Brigham Health Plan	$12 - $110	124%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Of Ne	$14 - $50	144%
Tufts Health Plan	$26 - $70	268%
Maine Community Health Options	$31 - $50	319%
First Health/Hcvm	$58 - $94	597%
Phcs	$61 - $99	628%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $25.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 83036.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Cheshire Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 83036.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.