CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Uch-Memorial Health System

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $62
  • Cash Discount Price: $91
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Uch-Memorial Health System is $62. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $91. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 6.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$91

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$62

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: $91 (937%)
Insurance Median: $62 (639%)
Cash: $91 (937% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $62 (639% 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 639% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 539%). 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
Aetna $10 - $125 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $93 103%
Cigna $10 - $25 103%
Cms $10 103%
Devoted Health $10 103%
Humana $10 103%
Kaiser $10 - $83 103%
Select Health $10 - $26 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $81 103%
Kaiser Public Option $37 - $57 381%
Kaiser Kp Select $48 - $74 494%
Simplified Benefits Administration $51 - $95 525%
Denver Health Medical Plan $80 - $122 824%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $86 - $132 886%
First Health $94 - $144 968%
Multiplan $113 - $174 1164%
Phcs $113 - $174 1164%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals