CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Valley Presbyterian Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $15
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Valley Presbyterian Hospital is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15107 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$15

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: $15 (154%)
Insurance Median: $11 (113%)
Cash: $15 (154% 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
Blue Shield Promise Medi-Cal $4 41%
La Care Medi-Cal $9 93%
Phcs $9 93%
Aetna $10 - $38 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $30 103%
Blue Shield Senior $10 103%
Coventry Health Care (Ccn) $10 103%
Health Net Senior $10 103%
La Care Covered California $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
Beech Street $11 113%
Blue Shield Ifp $11 113%
UnitedHealthcare $11 - $36 113%
Blue Shield $12 124%
Ambetter / Centene $14 144%
Multiplan $14 144%
Heritage Provider Network (Regal & Lakeside) $15 154%
Health Net $19 196%
Cigna $32 330%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 15107 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA 91405
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals