CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Alaska Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83036
Insurance Median: $36
Cash Discount Price: $191
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Alaska Regional Hospital is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $191. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 3.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$191

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$36

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: $191 (1967%)

Insurance Median: $36 (371%)

Cash: $191 (1967% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $36 (371% 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 371% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 271%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Triwest Healthcare Alliance	$10	103%
United	$10 - $259	103%
Veteran'S Administration	$10	103%
Union Coalition	$12 - $101	124%
Union Coalition Cement Masons	$12 - $105	124%
Veterans Evaluation Services	$12	124%
Moda Health	$13 - $161	134%
Premerafirst	$19 - $170	196%
Geha Ppo Usa	$20 - $301	206%
Cigna	$21 - $186	216%
Multiplan	$24 - $319	247%
Coventry Healthcare	$25 - $216	257%
First Health	$27 - $240	278%
Bering Strait School District	$29 - $257	299%
Nreca Group Benefit Trust	$29 - $257	299%
Risk & Benefit Management	$29 - $257	299%
Banner Health	$31 - $274	319%
Matanuska Telephone	$31 - $274	319%
Aetna	$42 - $96	433%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $191.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 83036.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Alaska Regional Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 83036.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.