CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Longview Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $85
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.75x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Longview Regional Medical Center is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $85. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$85

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $85 (875%)
Insurance Median: $17 (175%)
Cash: $85 (875% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (175% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $8 - $30 82%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $106 82%
Superior $9 - $14 93%
Aetna $10 - $259 103%
American Health Mcr Adv $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $84 103%
Healthspring $10 103%
Humana $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
Node Amerigroup Mcr Adv $10 103%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $10 103%
Node Triwest $10 103%
Node Va $10 103%
Provider Partners Health Plan $10 103%
Veterans Eval Services $10 103%
Node Champva $11 113%
Tricare $11 113%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $12 124%
Wellness Pointe $12 124%
Access Direct Platinum $17 175%
Node Brookshire Brothers $17 175%
Node Brookshire Brothers Work Comp Tx $18 185%
Work Comp $19 196%
Cigna $21 216%
Self Pay $23 - $34 237%
Amerigroup $30 309%
Texas Rehab Commission $95 978%
Nx Health Network $122 1256%
Health Smart $209 - $266 2152%
Gregg Co Detention Center $220 2266%
Verity Health Net $220 2266%
Multiplan $247 - $323 2544%
Aim Administrators $285 2935%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX 75605
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals