CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Baptist Beaumont Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $41
  • Cash Discount Price: $57
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Baptist Beaumont Hospital is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $57. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 4.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3080 College Street, Beaumont, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$57

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$41

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: $57 (587%)
Insurance Median: $41 (422%)
Cash: $57 (587% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $41 (422% 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 422% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 322%). 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
Aetna $10 - $36 103%
Ameri-Plus Ppo-All Plans $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $29 103%
Cigna $10 - $192 103%
Superior Health Plan Mcr Adv $10 103%
Texan Plus-All Plans $10 103%
Superior Health Plan Comm - All Other Plans $11 113%
Texas Exchange Plans - All Plans $11 113%
Correctcare - All Plans $15 154%
Naphcare Inc - All Plans $15 154%
Texas School Health Benefits - All Plans $15 154%
Preferred Care Services - All Plans $17 175%
Brookshire Brothers - All Plans $22 227%
Imagine Healthcare (Smartcare) - All Plans $38 391%
Americhoice - All Plans $44 453%
Amerigroup - All Plans $44 453%
Community Health Choice - All Plans $44 453%
Medicaid / KanCare $44 - $57 453%
Tchp Chips - All Plans $44 453%
Beacon Health - All Plans $51 525%
Signature Health - All Plans $138 1421%
Central Healthcare Services - All Plans $221 2276%
Humana $221 - $267 2276%
Mhhnp-All Plans $221 2276%
Pponext - All Plans $287 2956%
Multiplan - All Plans $309 3182%
Phcs - All Plans $309 3182%
First Health - All Plans $332 3419%
Healthsmart - All Plans $332 3419%
Managed Healthcare Inc - All Plans $332 3419%
Blue Bell - All Plans $354 3646%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3080 College Street, Beaumont, TX 77701
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals