CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Harper County Community Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $86
  • Cash Discount Price: $86
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.86x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Harper County Community Hospital is $86. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $86. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 8.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1003 Us Highway 64 North, Buffalo, OK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$86

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$86

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: $86 (886%)
Insurance Median: $86 (886%)
Cash: $86 (886% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $86 (886% 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 886% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 786%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $43 - $71 443%
Cigna $77 793%
UnitedHealthcare $84 - $92 865%
Va Ccn Op/Profee Only-All Plans $84 865%
Healthchoice Op/Profee Only-All Plans $86 886%
Provider Network Of America Op/Profee Only-All Pla $97 999%
Aetna $108 1112%
Humana $108 1112%
Ok Complete Health Mcaid Op/Profee Only $108 1112%
Ok Complete Health Comm Op/Profee Only-All Other P $109 1123%
Medicare (plans) $114 1174%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1003 Us Highway 64 North, Buffalo, OK 73834
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Rural Emergency Hospital