CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Mt Ascutney Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $191
  • Cash Discount Price: $166
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 19.67x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Mt Ascutney Hospital is $191. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $166. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 19.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 289 County Road, Windsor, VT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$166

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$191

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: $166 (1710%)
Insurance Median: $191 (1967%)
Cash: $166 (1710% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $191 (1967% 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 1967% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1867%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $151 - $185 1555%
The Vermont Health Plan $151 1555%
Mvp Health Plan, Inc. $189 1946%
Cigna $193 1988%
Hphc Insurance Company, Inc. $193 1988%
Aetna $198 2039%
UnitedHealthcare $198 2039%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 289 County Road, Windsor, VT 05089
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals