CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Trident Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $408
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Trident Medical Center is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $408. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$408

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $408 (4202%)
Insurance Median: $14 (144%)
Cash: $408 (4202% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (144% 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 - $306 82%
Absolute Total Care $10 - $73 103%
Advantage Hospice $10 103%
Aetna $10 - $25 103%
Agape Hospice $10 103%
Arcadian $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $388 103%
Boldage Pace $10 103%
Cigna $10 103%
Clover $10 103%
Companion $10 103%
Devoted Health $10 103%
Eon Health $10 103%
Molina $10 - $29 103%
Odyssey Hospice $10 103%
United $10 - $184 103%
United Behavioral Health $10 103%
Wellcare $10 103%
Universal Healthcare Group $12 124%
Blue Choice $13 134%
Corvel Corporation $13 134%
Employer'S Health Network $13 134%
Prime Health $13 - $347 134%
Heritage Summit $14 144%
Seven Corners $17 175%
Select Health $19 196%
Naphcare $20 206%
Blue Choice Health Plan $36 371%
Sc State Employees $37 381%
Nhc Advantage $78 803%
Pruitt Health $78 803%
Medcost $156 - $229 1607%
Employers Health Network $184 1895%
Occunet $204 2101%
Vocational Rehab $220 2266%
First Health $298 3069%
Mhnet $306 3151%
Evernorth $326 3357%
Multiplan $347 3574%
Novanet $367 3780%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC 29406
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals