CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Palos Community Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83036
Insurance Median: $129
Cash Discount Price: $117
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Palos Community Hospital is $129. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $117. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 13.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12251 South 80Th Avenue, Palos Heights, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$117

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$129

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: $117 (1205%)

Insurance Median: $129 (1329%)

Cash: $117 (1205% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $129 (1329% 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 1329% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1229%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$27 - $167	278%
Aetna	$36 - $167	371%
Carelon Behavioral Health [159]	$84	865%
Healthlink [125]	$84 - $167	865%
Magellan Behavioral Hlth [136]	$100	1030%
Multiplan/Phcs [142]	$117 - $167	1205%
Compsych [112]	$125	1287%
First Health Plan [6034]	$125	1287%
Beechstreet [176]	$134	1380%
Cigna	$134 - $167	1380%
Health'S Finest Network [126]	$142	1462%
Galaxy Health Network [220]	$167	1720%
Global Excel [1712]	$167	1720%
Health Alliance [181]	$167	1720%
UnitedHealthcare	$167	1720%

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 $117.
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 Palos Community 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.