CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Temecula Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $46
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Temecula Valley Hospital is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 4.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 31700 Temecula Pkwy, Temecula, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$46

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%)
Insurance Median: $46 (474%)
Ins. Median: $46 (474% 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 474% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 374%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Cigna $1 - $129 10%
Exclusive_Care $1 - $161 10%
Palomar $1 - $168 10%
Primecare $1 - $143 10%
Sharp_Health_Plan $1 - $161 10%
Multiplan $3 - $322 31%
Health_Net $7 - $111 72%
Heritage $7 72%
Iehp $7 72%
Molina $7 72%
United_Healthcare $7 - $12 72%
Kaiser $10 - $106 103%
Aetna $12 124%
Blue_Shield $111 1143%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 31700 Temecula Pkwy, Temecula, CA 92592
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals