CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Ocean Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $44
  • Cash Discount Price: $10
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Ocean Medical Center is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 4.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 425 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$10

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: $10 (103%)
Insurance Median: $44 (453%)
Cash: $10 (103% 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
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $21 72%
Aetna $8 - $150 82%
Amerigroup $10 103%
Clover $10 103%
Horizon $10 - $148 103%
Seoul Medical Group $10 103%
United Community/Americhoice $10 103%
Vaccn $10 103%
Wellcare $10 103%
Karna $13 134%
Qualcare $27 - $158 278%
Oxford $30 - $97 309%
Activecare First McO $38 - $152 391%
Intergroup $38 - $125 391%
Bergen Risk $41 - $134 422%
Brighton Health Plan $44 - $143 453%
Cigna $44 - $46 453%
Prime Health $44 - $143 453%
Amerihealth $47 - $174 484%
Multiplan - PHCS $47 - $152 484%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 425 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ 08724
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals