CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Boulder Community Health

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $98
  • Cash Discount Price: $129
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Boulder Community Health is $98. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $129. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 10.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$129

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$98

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: $129 (1329%)
Insurance Median: $98 (1009%)
Cash: $129 (1329% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $98 (1009% 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 1009% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 909%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $153 41%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $10 41%
Aetna $7 - $224 72%
Humana $7 - $10 72%
Health Spring $8 82%
Medicare (plans) $8 - $98 82%
Select Health Colorado Public Option $8 - $98 82%
Select Health Value Network $8 - $98 82%
Clear Spring $10 103%
Devoted Health $10 - $103 103%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization $10 103%
Cigna $11 - $206 113%
Multiplan $15 - $180 154%
Phcs $15 - $180 154%
Kaiser Public Option $19 196%
Kaiser $23 237%
Kaiser Ppo $23 237%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Private Plan $180 1854%
Integrated Health Plans Bch $193 1988%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Behavioral Health $218 2245%
Mines And Associates $218 2245%
Three Rivers Provider Network $218 2245%
Zelis (Profee) $218 2245%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Community Medical Associates $231 2379%
National Preferred Provider Network $231 2379%
Rockport Healthcare Group Community Medical Associates $231 2379%
Usa $231 2379%
Rockport Healthcare Group Bch $239 2461%
Health Payors Organization $244 2513%
Health Management Network Bch Community Medical Associates $247 2544%
Health Management Network Community Medical Associates $247 2544%
National Provider Network $249 2564%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals