CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $96
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at University of Alabama Hospital is $96. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 9.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$96

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%)
Insurance Median: $96 (989%)
Ins. Median: $96 (989% 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 989% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 889%). 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
Humana $9 - $163 93%
Birmingham Fc $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 103%
Cigna $10 - $129 103%
Cooper Green $10 103%
Davita Villagehealth $10 103%
Jefferson County Sheriff $10 103%
Triwest $10 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $104 103%
Viva $10 - $11 103%
Ambetter / Centene $13 134%
University Of Alabama $38 - $96 391%
Aetna $47 - $117 484%
Coventry $50 - $155 515%
North Alabama Managed Care $50 - $125 515%
Comp One $55 - $138 566%
Alamed $58 - $144 597%
Construction Claims Management $58 - $144 597%
Corvel $62 - $154 639%
Evolutions $62 - $173 639%
Healthcare Alliance $62 - $154 639%
Novanet $62 - $173 639%
Prime Health Services $62 - $173 639%
Select Value Care $62 - $154 639%
Starcare $62 - $154 639%
Tethys $62 - $154 639%
Multiplan $63 - $157 649%
Department Of Labor $65 - $163 669%
Geha $65 - $163 669%
Gulf Health Plans $65 - $163 669%
Heritage Summit Health $65 - $163 669%
Mississippi Physicians $65 - $163 669%
Phifer $65 - $163 669%
Preferred Health Partnership $65 - $163 669%
Southern Nuclear $65 - $163 669%
Vantage Health Plan $65 - $163 669%
Galaxy Health Network $69 - $173 711%
National Provider Network $69 - $173 711%
North Mississippi Health Link $69 - $173 711%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals