CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: CHI St Lukes Health Memorial San Augustine

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $3
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at CHI St Lukes Health Memorial San Augustine is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 511 Hospital St, San Augustine, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3

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: $3 (31%)
Insurance Median: $14 (144%)
Cash: $3 (31% 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
United $2 - $386 21%
Aetna $3 - $96 31%
Tchp $8 82%
Humana $9 - $270 93%
Multiplan $9 - $270 93%
PHCS $9 - $309 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $39 103%
Cigna $10 - $42 103%
Scanhealth $10 103%
Wellpoint $10 - $21 103%
Galaxy $12 - $347 124%
Md Save $12 124%
Superior $13 - $21 134%
Entrust $25 257%
Angelina County $27 278%
Brookshire Brothers $29 299%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 511 Hospital St, San Augustine, TX 75972
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Rural Emergency Hospital