CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Matagorda Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $49
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Matagorda Regional Medical Center is $49. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 5.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 104 7Th Street, Bay City, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$49

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%)
Insurance Median: $49 (505%)
Ins. Median: $49 (505% 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 505% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 405%). 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 - $55 103%
Humana $10 - $57 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
Triwest $10 103%
United $10 103%
Wellcare $10 103%
UnitedHealthcare $11 - $60 113%
Am Better $12 124%
Alliance $14 144%
Corvel $19 196%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $29 - $86 299%
Comm Care $49 505%
Medicaid / KanCare $49 505%
Molina $49 505%
Scott & White $49 505%
Superior $49 505%
Tcstar $49 505%
Wellpoint $49 505%
Coventry First Health $61 628%
Galaxy Health $61 628%
Cigna $65 669%
Independent Medical System $74 762%
Multiplan Phcs $74 762%
Three Rivers $74 762%
Health Smart $78 803%
Usa Managed $78 803%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 104 7Th Street, Bay City, TX 77414
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals