CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Tampa General Rehabilitation Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83036
Insurance Median: $88
Cash Discount Price: $88
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Tampa General Rehabilitation Hospital is $88. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $88. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 9.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1307 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$88

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$88

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: $88 (906%)

Insurance Median: $88 (906%)

Cash: $88 (906% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $88 (906% 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 906% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 806%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Provider Network Of America	$62	639%
Aetna	$88	906%
Avmed	$88	906%
Avmed - Exchange	$88	906%
Baycare Select	$88	906%
Bright Health	$88	906%
Care Plus	$88	906%
Cigna	$88	906%
Florida Blue - Blue Options, Federal, Simplyblue, Myblue	$88	906%
Florida Blue - Blue Select	$88	906%
Florida Blue - Hmo, Bluecare	$88	906%
Florida Blue - Network Blue	$88	906%
Florida Blue - Phs, Ppc	$88	906%
Florida Blue - Ppo	$88	906%
Florida Blue - Truli, Be Healthy	$88	906%
Humana	$88	906%
Medicaid / KanCare	$88	906%
Medicare (plans)	$88	906%
Oscar	$88	906%
Tampa General - Swat	$88	906%
Tampa General Transplant Bundle	$88	906%
Ultimate	$88	906%
UnitedHealthcare	$88	906%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (Va Ccn)	$88	906%
Wellmed	$88	906%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $88.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 83036.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Tampa General Rehabilitation Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 83036.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.