CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Adventist Health Delano

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $3
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Adventist Health Delano is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1401 Garces Highway, Delano, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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: $3 (31%)
Insurance Median: $10 (103%)
Cash: $3 (31% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (103% 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 Epn - All Other Plans $2 - $25 21%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $95 31%
Coventry- All Plans $5 - $68 51%
Blue Shield Non-Epn $6 - $74 62%
County Of Kern Network - All Plans $6 - $80 62%
Foundation For Medical Care Of Kern County - All P $6 - $86 62%
Gem Care- All Plans $6 - $80 62%
Healthnet- All Other Plans $6 - $77 62%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $82 62%
Cigna $7 - $91 72%
Western Growers - All Plans $7 - $92 72%
Dignty Hlth Mcal Op Only $9 - $11 93%
Healthnet Medi-Cal $9 - $13 93%
Kaiser Medi-Cal Ip/Op Only $9 - $11 93%
Kern Health System Mcal $9 - $14 93%
Medi-Cal $9 - $11 93%
Universal Care Mcal $9 - $11 93%
Bakersfield Fam Med Grp-All Plans $10 103%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $10 103%
Kern Mcr Adv Dual Dnsp-All Other Plans $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 - $16 103%
Tricare $10 103%
Universal Care Mcr- All Other Plans $10 103%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans $17 175%
Kaiser Comm Ip/Op Only- All Other Plans $17 175%
Centivo - All Plans $22 227%
Aetna $64 659%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1401 Garces Highway, Delano, CA 93215
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals