CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Adventist Health Twin Cities

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83036
Insurance Median: $113
Cash Discount Price: $30
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Adventist Health Twin Cities is $113. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 11.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1100 Las Tablas Rd, Templeton, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$113

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: $30 (309%)

Insurance Median: $113 (1164%)

Cash: $30 (309% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $113 (1164% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1164% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1064%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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	103%
Cencal Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$10	103%
Tricare	$10	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $145	103%
Cfmg-Ca Forensic Med Grp Op/Profee Only-All Plans	$13	134%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$17	175%
Hpn-Heritage Prov Ntwrk-All Plans	$74	762%
Blue Shield Hmo/Pos	$90	927%
Blue Shield Epo/Ppo - All Other Plans	$106	1092%
Chn-Community Hlth Ntwrk-All Plans	$120	1236%
Nbd-Ntwrks By Design Non-Exlus	$126	1298%
Blue Shield Epn	$156	1607%
Nbd-Ntwrks By Design Exlus-All Other Plans	$249	2564%
Ccah-Centrl Ca Allince Mcal-All Plans	$283	2915%
Pacific Health Alliance-All Plans	$389	4006%
Medi-Cal	$432	4449%
Cencal Mcal	$492	5067%
Blue Shield Promise Mcal	$519	5345%
Coalinga-All Plans	$562	5788%

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 $30.
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 Adventist Health Twin Cities 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.