CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Lompoc Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83036
Insurance Median: $12
Cash Discount Price: $111
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Lompoc Valley Medical Center is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $111. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 E Ocean Avenue, Lompoc, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$111

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$12

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: $111 (1143%)

Insurance Median: $12 (124%)

Cash: $111 (1143% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $12 (124% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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 - $160	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $49	103%
Blue_Shield	$10	103%
Coventry	$10 - $160	103%
Health_Net	$10	103%
Humana	$10	103%
Medicare (plans)	$10	103%
Sansum	$10	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $155	103%
Work_Comp	$12	124%
Blue_Shield_National	$15	154%
Magellan	$133	1370%
Cigna	$186	1916%
Medi_Cal	$222	2286%
Tricare	$222	2286%

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 $111.
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 Lompoc Valley Medical Center 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.