CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83036
Insurance Median: $152
Cash Discount Price: $152
vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.65x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital is $152. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $152. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 15.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 North Broadway, Carnegie, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$152

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$152

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: $152 (1565%)

Insurance Median: $152 (1565%)

Cash: $152 (1565% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $152 (1565% 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 1565% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1465%). 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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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	$6 - $152	62%
Health Choice - All Plans	$16	165%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$25 - $243	257%
Aetna	$28 - $286	288%
Global Health Mcr Adv	$152	1565%
Humana	$152 - $286	1565%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$152	1565%
Ambetter / Centene	$197	2029%
Community Care Comm Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$229	2358%
Preferred Comm Ppo - All Plans	$229	2358%
Global Health Ip/Op Only - All Other Plans	$243	2503%
First Health - All Plans	$257	2647%
Multiplan - All Plans	$263	2709%
Soonerselect Mcaid - All Plans	$286	2945%

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 $152.
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 Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital 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.