CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Hca-Healthone DBA Swedish Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $27
  • Cash Discount Price: $819
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Hca-Healthone DBA Swedish Medical Center is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $819. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 2.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 E Hampden Ave, Englewood, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$819

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$27

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: $819 (8435%)
Insurance Median: $27 (278%)
Cash: $819 (8435% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $27 (278% 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 278% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 178%). 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 $6 - $524 62%
Aetna $10 - $433 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $606 103%
Bright Health $10 - $246 103%
Delaware Life Insurance $10 103%
Devoted Health $10 103%
Humana $10 103%
Kaiser $10 - $265 103%
Mutual Of Omaha $10 103%
Rocky Mountain Health $10 103%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $10 103%
Total Longterm Care $10 103%
Triwest Health Alliance $10 103%
United $10 - $369 103%
Wellcare $10 103%
Pinnacol Workers Comp $27 278%
Multiplan $28 - $737 288%
Vail Health $125 1287%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs $360 3708%
Western Plains Community Health $532 5479%
Northcare $573 5901%
Physician Health Partners $573 5901%
Medical Development International $655 6746%
Prime Health $737 7590%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 501 E Hampden Ave, Englewood, CO 80113
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals