CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Memorial Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $25
  • Cash Discount Price: $61
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Memorial Medical Center is $25. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $61. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 2.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$61

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$25

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: $61 (628%)
Insurance Median: $25 (257%)
Cash: $61 (628% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $25 (257% 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 257% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 157%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $120 62%
Ambetter / Centene $8 - $50 82%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $10 - $42 103%
Care Improvement Plus - All Other Plans $10 - $42 103%
Care Improvement Plus Mcr $10 - $42 103%
Superior Allwell Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $10 - $42 103%
Triwest Va Pccc-All Plans $10 - $41 103%
Universal American Mcr-All Other Plans $10 - $42 103%
Universal American Snp $10 - $44 103%
Coventry First Hlth Hmo Ppo-All Other Plans $12 - $120 124%
Coventry First Hlth Mcr Adv $12 - $42 124%
Galaxy Health Network-All Plans $14 - $128 144%
Healthcare Highways-All Plans $16 - $120 165%
Capstar Health Network-All Plans $17 - $120 175%
Cigna $17 - $112 175%
Prime Healthcare Services-All Plans $17 - $105 175%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $50 185%
Humana $19 - $120 196%
Corvel Work Comp-All Plans $20 - $128 206%
Independent Med Sys Ppo-All Plans $20 - $128 206%
Multiplan Mcr Adv $20 - $42 206%
Multiplan Phcs Ppo-All Other Plans $20 - $128 206%
Provider Select Ppo-All Plans $20 - $128 206%
Three Rivers Ppo-All Plans $20 - $128 206%
Usa Mso - All Plans $20 - $128 206%
Amerigroup Chip $24 - $72 247%
Amerigroup Star $24 - $72 247%
Amerigroup Star Kids $24 - $72 247%
Amerigroup Star Plus $24 - $72 247%
Comm Health Chip $24 - $72 247%
Comm Health Perinatal-All Other Plans $24 - $72 247%
Molina Chip/Star-All Plans $24 - $72 247%
Scott & White Chip/Star-All Plans $24 - $72 247%
Superior Chip/Star $24 - $72 247%
Texas Childrens Hp - All Plans $24 - $72 247%
Comm Health Mcaid Hmo $25 - $76 257%
Comm Health Star $25 - $76 257%
Aetna $120 1236%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 701 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals