CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $34
  • Cash Discount Price: $55
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County is $34. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $55. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 3.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2629 N 7Th St, Sheboygan, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$55

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$34

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: $55 (566%)
Insurance Median: $34 (350%)
Cash: $55 (566% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $34 (350% 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 350% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 250%). 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 $8 - $139 82%
Aurora Caregiver $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $140 103%
Common Ground $20 - $21 206%
Centivo $21 216%
Aetna $22 - $136 227%
Health Payment Systems $24 247%
Quartz One $24 247%
Healthpartners $26 - $124 268%
Hs Technology $27 278%
Molina Exchange $27 278%
Quartz Group $28 288%
Cigna $29 - $140 299%
Everpointe Elite $29 299%
Wisconsin Physician Service $31 - $33 319%
Health Eos Plus $33 - $99 340%
Trilogy $34 350%
Health Eos $44 - $132 453%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2629 N 7Th St, Sheboygan, WI 53083
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals