CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Dch Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $31
  • Cash Discount Price: $33
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Dch Regional Medical Center is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $33. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 3.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$33

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$31

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: $33 (340%)
Insurance Median: $31 (319%)
Cash: $33 (340% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $31 (319% 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 319% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 219%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $7 72%
Aetna $10 - $43 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 103%
Humana $10 - $47 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
Simpra $10 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $78 103%
Viva $10 - $47 103%
Seven Corners $17 175%
Choicecare $22 - $31 227%
Al. Dept Of Mental Health $28 - $39 288%
Cigna $30 - $43 309%
Healthnet $30 - $43 309%
Workers Comp $47 - $66 484%
Healthspring $55 - $78 566%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals