CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: HCA Florida St Petersburg Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $72
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at HCA Florida St Petersburg Hospital is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $72. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6500 38Th Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$72

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $72 (742%)
Insurance Median: $11 (113%)
Cash: $72 (742% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (113% 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
Evolutions Healthcare Systems $1 - $127 10%
Plotkin Health $1 - $69 10%
Prime Health Sheriff $1 - $69 10%
United $1 - $62 10%
Multiplan $2 - $118 21%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members $3 - $7 31%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health $4 - $10 41%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum $4 - $10 41%
Avmed $5 - $35 51%
Freedom Health Care $5 - $11 51%
Optimum Healthcare $5 - $11 51%
Suncoast Neighborly Care $5 - $11 51%
Caresource $9 93%
Humana $9 - $39 93%
Simply Healthcare $9 - $21 93%
Aetna $10 - $42 103%
Align Senior Care $10 103%
American Health Plan $10 103%
Baycare Health Plans $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 103%
Cigna $10 103%
Devoted Health $10 103%
Florida Complete Care $10 103%
Ndms Definitive Care $10 103%
Secur $10 103%
Sunshine State $10 103%
Ultimate Health Plan $10 103%
United Va Ccn $10 103%
Wellcare $10 103%
Wellmed $10 103%
Careplus $11 113%
Centurion $11 113%
Clear Spring Health $11 113%
Gold Kidney Of Florida $11 113%
Molina $11 - $37 113%
Longevity Health Plan $12 124%
Oscar $13 134%
Solis Health Plan $14 144%
Sunshine State Health Plan $15 - $35 154%
Corvel Corporation $122 1256%
Rockport Healthcare Group $122 1256%
Prime Health $124 1277%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6500 38Th Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals