CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $49
  • Cash Discount Price: $170
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital is $49. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $170. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 5.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1020 Thompson Street, Jersey Shore, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$170

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$49

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: $170 (1751%)
Insurance Median: $49 (505%)
Cash: $170 (1751% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $49 (505% 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 505% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 405%). 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
Cigna $6 62%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 72%
Amerihealth $8 82%
Geisinger Family Plan $8 82%
Health Partners $8 82%
Upmc For You $8 82%
Upmc Chip $9 93%
Advantra $10 103%
Aetna $10 - $22 103%
American Progressive $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $163 103%
Humana $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
Ambetter / Centene $23 237%
Prison Health Services $29 299%
Geisinger Health Plan $55 - $135 566%
UnitedHealthcare $122 1256%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $137 1411%
Medical Development International $192 1977%
Integrated Health Plan $206 2122%
Prime Health Services $206 2122%
Multiplan $219 2255%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1020 Thompson Street, Jersey Shore, PA 17740
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals