CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Tomah Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $28
  • Cash Discount Price: $48
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Tomah Memorial Hospital is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $48. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 2.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Gopher Dr, Tomah, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$48

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$28

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: $48 (494%)
Insurance Median: $28 (288%)
Cash: $48 (494% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $28 (288% 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 288% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 188%). 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 $7 - $76 72%
Independent Care Mcaid $7 72%
Managed Hlth Mcaid - All Plans $7 72%
Quartz Mcaid $7 72%
Security Hp Mcaid $7 72%
Va Ccn - All Plans $8 82%
Group Hlth Mcr Adv - All Plans $28 288%
Humana $28 - $77 288%
Independent Care Mcr - All Other Plans $28 288%
Quartz Mcr Adv $28 288%
Security Hp Mcr Adv $28 288%
UnitedHealthcare $28 - $78 288%
Aetna $54 - $71 556%
Cigna $63 - $81 649%
Security Hp Comm - All Other Plans $71 731%
Quartz Comm - All Other Plans $75 772%
The Alliance - All Plans $77 793%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 501 Gopher Dr, Tomah, WI 54660
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals