CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $111
  • Cash Discount Price: $124
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital is $111. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $124. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 11.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3800 Reservoir Rd, Washington, DC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$124

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$111

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: $124 (1277%)
Insurance Median: $111 (1143%)
Cash: $124 (1277% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $111 (1143% 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 1143% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1043%). 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 $7 72%
Aetna $10 - $135 103%
Amerigroup $10 103%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia $10 103%
Carefirst Advantage Inc $10 103%
Health Care Service Corporation $10 103%
Hscsn $10 103%
Humana $10 103%
Medstar Family Choice Inc $10 - $114 103%
Tricare $10 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $69 103%
Cigna $93 - $127 958%
Pfc $93 - $127 958%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc $108 1112%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs) $115 - $157 1184%
First Health $122 - $167 1256%
Beech Street $129 - $176 1329%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3800 Reservoir Rd, Washington, DC 20007
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals