CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83036
Insurance Median: $1,613
Cash Discount Price: $78
vs. Medicare Baseline: 166.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific is $1,613. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $78. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 166.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 226 N Kuakini St, Honolulu, HI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$78

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,613

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: $78 (803%)

Insurance Median: $1,613 (16612%)

Cash: $78 (803% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,613 (16612% 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 16612% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 16512%). 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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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Pswa	$1,500	15448%
Alohacare	$1,612	16601%
Hmsa	$1,612 - $2,157	16601%
Kaiser Permanente	$1,612	16601%
Ohana Health Plan	$1,612	16601%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,612 - $2,100	16601%
University Health Alliance	$1,825	18795%
Hawaii-Western Management Group	$1,944	20021%
Claritev	$2,232	22987%

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 $78.
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 Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific 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.