CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: UF Health Shands Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $35
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.75x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at UF Health Shands Hospital is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$35

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $35 (360%)
Insurance Median: $17 (175%)
Cash: $35 (360% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (175% 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
Aetna $3 - $58 31%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $3 31%
Beacon Health Strategies $3 31%
Community Care Plan $3 31%
Florida Community Care $3 31%
Humana $3 - $10 31%
Molina $3 31%
Sunshine State Health Plan $3 31%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $10 31%
Simply Healthcare $4 41%
Avmed $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $38 103%
Capital Health Plan $10 - $35 103%
Carelon Health $10 103%
Careplus $10 103%
North Central Hospice $10 103%
Vha $10 103%
Wellcare $10 103%
Ahf Mco Of Fl $11 113%
Devoted Health Plan $11 113%
Freedom Health- Inc./Optimum Healthcare- Inc. $11 113%
Positive Healthcare Partners $11 113%
Ghilcrest County $12 124%
Levy County $12 124%
Wellpath $16 165%
Uaa $22 - $27 227%
Ambetter / Centene $24 - $28 247%
Northeast Fl Hospital $26 - $31 268%
Florida Health Care Plan $30 - $35 309%
Health First $41 - $49 422%
Prime Health Services $41 - $49 422%
Archbold Medical Center $44 - $52 453%
Cigna $44 - $52 453%
Genex $44 - $52 453%
Corvel Corp $50 - $60 515%
Geha $53 - $63 546%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals