CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $234
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.75x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $234. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 82Nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$234

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $234 (2410%)
Insurance Median: $17 (175%)
Cash: $234 (2410% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (175% 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 - $199 82%
Absolute Total Care $10 - $42 103%
Aetna $10 - $25 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $222 103%
Boldage Pace $10 103%
Cigna $10 - $76 103%
Clover $10 103%
Devoted Health $10 103%
Eon Health $10 103%
Group Health $10 103%
Molina $10 - $29 103%
United $10 - $105 103%
United Behavioral Health $10 103%
Wellcare $10 103%
Health Team Advantage $11 113%
Universal Healthcare Group $12 124%
Blue Choice $13 134%
Corvel Corporation $13 134%
Employer'S Health Network $13 134%
Prime Health $13 - $199 134%
Heritage Summit $14 144%
Select Health $19 196%
Blue Choice Health Plan $24 247%
Sc State Employees $37 381%
Nhc Advantage $44 453%
Pruitt Health $44 453%
Medcost $117 - $160 1205%
Occunet $117 1205%
Vocational Rehab $126 1298%
Employers Health Network $129 1329%
Evernorth $187 1926%
First Health $193 1988%
Global Excel Management $194 1998%
Multiplan $199 2049%
National Choicecare $199 2049%
Novanet $211 2173%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 809 82Nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals