CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: East Adams Rural Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $81
  • Cash Discount Price: $68
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at East Adams Rural Hospital is $81. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 8.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 903 South Adams, Ritzville, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$81

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: $68 (700%)
Insurance Median: $81 (834%)
Cash: $68 (700% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $81 (834% 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 834% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 734%). 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 $71 - $82 731%
Molina Mcaid $76 783%
Ambetter / Centene $77 793%
Coordinated Care Mcaid $77 793%
Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans $80 824%
Premera First-All Plans $80 824%
Assured Hospice Mcr-All Plans $81 834%
Asuris Nw Hlth Mcr Adv $81 834%
Molina Markeplace-All Other Plans $81 834%
Molina Mcr Adv $81 834%
Triwest Va-All Plans $81 834%
UnitedHealthcare $82 844%
Asuris Indiv And Family $86 886%
Asuris Nw Health-All Other Plans $86 886%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 903 South Adams, Ritzville, WA 99169
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals