CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $37
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Sarasota Memorial Hospital is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $37. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$37

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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: $37 (381%)
Insurance Median: $13 (134%)
Cash: $37 (381% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13 (134% 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
Amerihealth Caritas Oncology $1 - $5 10%
Community Care Plan Oncology $1 - $5 10%
Molina Oncology $1 - $5 10%
Simply Healthcare Oncology $1 - $5 10%
Sunshine State Oncology $1 - $5 10%
Florida Community Care Oncology $2 - $12 21%
Amerihealth Caritas $3 31%
Community Care Plan $3 31%
Florida Community Care $3 - $11 31%
Molina $3 31%
Simply Healthcare $3 31%
Sunshine State $3 31%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $93 62%
Aetna $10 - $133 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $17 103%
Simply Freedom Optimum $10 103%
Simply Freedom Optimum Oncology $10 103%
Wellcare $10 103%
Wellcare Oncology $10 103%
Oscar Oncology $16 165%
Avmed $20 - $91 206%
First Health $22 - $103 227%
Usa Managed Care $22 - $99 227%
Ambetter / Centene $26 268%
Careworks $74 - $133 762%
Enlyte $74 - $133 762%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals