CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Antelope Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $55
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Antelope Valley Hospital is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $55. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$55

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $55 (566%)
Insurance Median: $11 (113%)
Cash: $55 (566% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (113% 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
Alignment Healthcare $10 103%
Brand New Day $10 103%
Central Health Plan Of California $10 103%
Citizens Choice Healthplan $10 103%
For Your Benefit $10 103%
Health Net Of California $10 - $14 103%
Humana $10 103%
L.A. Care Health Plan $10 103%
Wellcare $10 103%
Aids Foundation $11 113%
Align Senior Care Ca $11 113%
Champion Health Plan $11 113%
Clever Care Health Plan $12 124%
Ca State Prison $13 134%
Oscar Hp/Providence Health Network $15 154%
Blue Shield $17 175%
Aetna $24 247%
Cigna $45 463%
Blue Shield Of California $550 5664%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA 93534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals