CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Tristar Centennial Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $158
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Tristar Centennial Medical Center is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $158. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2300 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$158

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: $158 (1627%)
Insurance Median: $14 (144%)
Cash: $158 (1627% 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
Wellpoint $4 41%
Aetna $8 - $79 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 - $103 103%
Odyssey Healthcare $10 103%
Sarah Cannon Research $10 103%
Signature Advantage $10 103%
United $10 - $71 103%
United Behavioral Health $10 103%
Wellcare $10 103%
Zing $10 103%
Atrio Golden Times $11 113%
Corvel Corporation $14 144%
Novanet $14 144%
Prime Health $14 - $139 144%
Cigna $17 - $127 175%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $29 299%
Oscar $29 299%
Apex Health $30 309%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $30 309%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $30 309%
Tennessee Donor Services $43 443%
Centurion $65 669%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $78 - $106 803%
Bgfh Singlesource $79 - $134 814%
Value Option $79 814%
Multiplan $87 896%
Southern Health Partners $95 978%
Employers Health Network $111 1143%
Mhnet $119 1226%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage $119 1226%
Compsych $127 1308%
Beech Street $139 1432%
UnitedHealthcare $141 - $158 1452%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2300 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals