CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Banner Goldfield Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $34
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Banner Goldfield Medical Center is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2050 West Southern Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$34

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $34 (350%)
Insurance Median: $14 (144%)
Cash: $34 (350% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (144% 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.

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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
Aetna $10 - $93 103%
Arizona Physicians Ipa $10 103%
Banner Health $10 103%
Banner University Health Plan $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $28 103%
Care 1St $10 103%
Carelon $10 103%
Cigna $10 - $19 103%
Devoted Health Services $10 103%
Gila River Health Care Corporation $10 103%
Health Choice Arizona, Inc. $10 - $15 103%
Health Net $10 - $14 103%
Humana $10 103%
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan $10 103%
Mercy Care $10 103%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn $10 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $22 103%
Upmc Health Plan $10 103%
Wellpoint $10 103%
Arizona Priority Care $11 113%
Gold Kidney Health Plan $11 113%
Oscar Health Plan $15 154%
Hospice Of The Valley $62 639%
National Healthcare Solutions Inc (Nhsi) And Vip Universal Medical Insurance Group (Vumi) $80 824%
Plotkin Health $80 824%
Quiktrip Corporation $96 989%
Arizona Medical Network $124 1277%
Provider Network Of America $133 1370%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2050 West Southern Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ 85120
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals