CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Pullman Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $76
  • Cash Discount Price: $78
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Pullman Regional Hospital is $76. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $78. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 7.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$78

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$76

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: $78 (803%)
Insurance Median: $76 (783%)
Cash: $78 (803% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $76 (783% 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 783% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 683%). 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
Premera First - All Plans $9 93%
Community Care Ntwrk Mcare-All Plans $32 330%
Humana $32 330%
Kaiser Mcare Advan $32 330%
Sterling Mcr Adv-All Plans $32 330%
Triwest - All Plans $32 330%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $33 - $87 340%
Community Health Plan Mcaid-All Plans $33 340%
Medicaid / KanCare $33 340%
Molina Hlthcare Mcaid-All Plans $33 340%
Wellcare Mcaid -All Other Plans $33 340%
Wellpoint Mcaid - All Plans $33 340%
Wellcare Mcr Adv $35 360%
Idaho Dshs-All Plans $38 391%
Single Case Agree - All Plans $67 690%
First Choice Admin $76 783%
Admin Wsu Student-All Plans $78 803%
Multiplan - All Plans $78 803%
Asuris Nw Hlth-All Plans $83 855%
Cigna $83 855%
First Choice - All Other Plans $83 855%
Focus Hlthcare - All Plans $83 855%
Northwest One - All Plans $83 855%
UnitedHealthcare $83 855%
Aetna $87 896%
Great West Hlth-All Plans $87 896%
Integrated Hp - All Plans $87 896%
Spokane Phco - All Plans $87 896%
Kaiser - All Other Plans $89 917%
Provider Network Of America-All Plans $90 927%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA 99163
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals