CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $44
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at College Medical Center is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $44. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$44

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: $44 (453%)
Insurance Median: $10 (103%)
Cash: $44 (453% 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
Davita Healthplan $7 - $52 72%
Healthcare Partners $7 - $52 72%
Value Options $7 - $52 72%
Accountable Healthcare Ipa $8 - $10 82%
Imperial Health Plan $8 82%
Kaiser $8 - $63 82%
Altamed $9 - $10 93%
Benevolence Healthcare $9 - $10 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 - $2,969 93%
Blue Shield $9 - $49 93%
Brand New Day $9 - $10 93%
Care First $9 - $10 93%
Cigna $9 93%
Health Net $9 - $68 93%
Heritage Provider Network $9 - $14 93%
La Care $9 - $10 93%
Molina Healthcare $9 - $10 93%
Synermed $9 - $14 93%
Aetna $10 - $14 103%
Caremore $10 103%
Central Health Plan $10 103%
Easy Choice $10 103%
Prospect $10 103%
Multiplan $11 - $89 113%
Three Rivers Provider Network $13 134%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals