CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Colleton Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $582
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Colleton Medical Center is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $582. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Robertson Boulevard, Walterboro, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$582

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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: $582 (5994%)
Insurance Median: $13 (134%)
Cash: $582 (5994% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13 (134% 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.

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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
Humana $8 - $544 82%
Absolute Total Care $10 - $109 103%
Aetna $10 - $350 103%
Arcadian $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $575 103%
Boldage Pace $10 103%
Cigna $10 - $391 103%
Clover $10 103%
Devoted Health $10 103%
Eon Health $10 103%
Molina $10 - $29 103%
Odyssey Hospice $10 103%
United $10 - $321 103%
United Behavioral Health $10 103%
Wellcare $10 103%
Align Networks $11 113%
Universal Healthcare Group $12 124%
Blue Choice $13 134%
Corvel Corporation $13 134%
Employer'S Health Network $13 134%
Prime Health $13 - $514 134%
Heritage Summit $14 144%
Seven Corners $17 175%
Select Health $19 196%
Medical Development $20 206%
Naphcare $20 206%
Sc State Employees $37 - $42 381%
Blue Choice Health Plan $86 - $90 886%
Nhc Advantage $115 1184%
Pruitt Health $115 1184%
Employers Health Network $272 2801%
Value Option $302 3110%
Vocational Rehab $327 3368%
Medcost $341 - $442 3512%
Mhnet $454 4676%
Evernorth $484 4985%
Multiplan $514 5294%
North American Administrators $514 5294%
First Health $544 5602%
Novanet $544 5602%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 501 Robertson Boulevard, Walterboro, SC 29488
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals