CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Parkridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $34
  • Cash Discount Price: $772
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Parkridge Medical Center is $34. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $772. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 3.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$772

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$34

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: $772 (7951%)
Insurance Median: $34 (350%)
Cash: $772 (7951% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $34 (350% 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 350% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 250%). 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
Wellpoint $4 41%
Aetna $8 - $597 82%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 - $370 93%
American Health Advantage $10 103%
Amerigroup $10 - $181 103%
Bright Health $10 - $11 103%
Caresource $10 103%
Clover Insurance $10 103%
Devoted Health Plan $10 103%
Evergreen Hmo $10 103%
Healthspring $10 103%
Hearth Hospice $10 103%
Humana $10 - $776 103%
Sarah Cannon Research $10 103%
Signature Advantage $10 103%
United $10 - $537 103%
United Behavioral Health $10 103%
Wellcare $10 - $239 103%
Zing $10 103%
Atrio Golden Times $11 113%
Health One Alliance $12 - $812 124%
Corvel Corporation $14 144%
Novanet $14 144%
Prime Health $14 - $1,051 144%
Ambetter / Centene $17 - $18 175%
Cigna $17 - $955 175%
Apex Health $67 - $227 690%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $67 - $227 690%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $67 - $227 690%
Multiplan $210 - $716 2163%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $220 2266%
Peach State $239 2461%
Compsych $280 - $955 2884%
Value Option $597 6148%
Magellan Behavioral Health $716 7374%
North Ga Health Services $776 7992%
Employers Health Network $836 8610%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $836 8610%
Mhnet $895 9217%
Beech Street $1,051 10824%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals