CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Forks Community Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $82
  • Cash Discount Price: $126
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Forks Community Hospital is $82. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $126. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 8.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 Bogachiel Way, Forks, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$126

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$82

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: $126 (1298%)
Insurance Median: $82 (844%)
Cash: $126 (1298% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $82 (844% 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 844% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 744%). 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 $15 - $133 154%
Medicaid / KanCare $54 - $58 556%
Coordinated Care (Mco) Mcd-All Plans $59 608%
Community Health Network Mcr-All Other Plans $71 731%
Humana $71 731%
Tricare $71 731%
Triwest-All Plans $71 731%
Ambetter / Centene $82 844%
Wellcare Med Adv - All Plans $82 844%
Regence-All Other Plans $90 927%
Community Health Exchange $102 1050%
Molina Commercial-All Other Plans $144 1483%
Aetna $149 1535%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $149 1535%
Cigna $157 1617%
First Choice-All Plans $157 1617%
Medicare (plans) $318 3275%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 530 Bogachiel Way, Forks, WA 98331
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals