CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Marinhealth Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $82
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Marinhealth Medical Center is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $82. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Bon Air Road, Greenbrae, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$82

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $82 (844%)
Insurance Median: $15 (154%)
Cash: $82 (844% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (154% 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 $6 - $20 62%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $14 62%
Cigna $6 - $29 62%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $2,330 62%
Brown And Tolan $10 103%
Healthnet Tailored Network $10 103%
Kaiser $10 103%
Marin Cancer Care $10 103%
Canopy Hill Physicians $12 - $56 124%
Healthnet Hmo/Ppo Hill Physicians $12 - $65 124%
Hills Blue Shield Hmo/Ppo $12 - $64 124%
Ca Prison Health Care Services $16 165%
Healthnet Enhancedcare $25 257%
Provider Network Of America $46 474%
Canopy $56 577%
Blue Shield Cpic/Epo $58 597%
Providers Network Of America $61 628%
Blue Shield Hmo/Ppo $64 659%
Healthnet Hmo/Ppo $65 669%
Blue Shield Aco $66 680%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 250 Bon Air Road, Greenbrae, CA 94904
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals