CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Tristar Summit Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $190
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Tristar Summit Medical Center is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $190. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5655 Frist Blvd, Hermitage, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$190

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $190 (1957%)
Insurance Median: $11 (113%)
Cash: $190 (1957% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (113% 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
Wellpoint $4 41%
Aetna $8 - $95 82%
Ambetter / Centene $10 103%
American Health Advantage $10 103%
Amerigroup $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $54 103%
Bright Health $10 - $11 103%
Devoted Health Plan $10 103%
Evergreen Hmo $10 103%
Healthspring $10 103%
Humana $10 - $124 103%
Odyssey Healthcare $10 103%
Sarah Cannon Research $10 103%
Signature Advantage $10 103%
United $10 - $86 103%
Wellcare $10 103%
Zing $10 103%
Atrio Golden Times $11 113%
Corvel Corporation $14 144%
Novanet $14 144%
Prime Health $14 - $167 144%
Cigna $17 - $152 175%
Oscar $29 299%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $35 360%
Apex Health $36 371%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $36 371%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $36 371%
Centurion $78 803%
Bgfh Singlesource $95 - $162 978%
Multiplan $124 1277%
Employers Health Network $133 1370%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage $142 1462%
Compsych $152 1565%
Beech Street $167 1720%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5655 Frist Blvd, Hermitage, TN 37076
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals