Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)
Facility: Labette Health
Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 83036
- Insurance Median: $18
- Cash Discount Price: $57
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.85x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | $9 - $43 | 93% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $10 - $36 | 103% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $10 | 103% |
| Wellcare | $10 | 103% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $10 - $113 | 103% |
| Humana | $10 | 103% |
| Healthy Blue | $10 | 103% |
| Multiplan | $10 - $111 | 103% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $11 | 113% |
| Uhccp | $14 | 144% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas, Inc | $73 - $117 | 752% |
| Choicecare (First Health Network) | $73 - $117 | 752% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this blood sugar test (A1c) at Labette Health in Parsons, KS, the facility's cash median price is $57.00, which is notably lower than the state average of $81.00. While many insurance plans negotiate rates ranging from $9 to $117, depending on the carrier, patients with high-deductible plans might find the cash price more affordable if their insurer's negotiated rate exceeds $57.00. It is important to note that commercial negotiated rates often include administrative overhead and can be significantly higher than the cash price, so verifying your specific plan's allowed amount before scheduling is essential to avoid unexpected costs.
Although the facility is a government-owned acute care hospital, patients should still be aware of billing protections and potential discrepancies. If you receive a bill that includes charges from out-of-network services, such as certain lab components, the No Surprises Act may prevent balance billing for emergency or non-emergency care at in-network facilities. Additionally, since over 80% of hospital bills contain errors, you should request a full itemized statement rather than accepting a summary bill, and consider asking for a prompt-pay discount if you choose to pay cash upfront. Always dispute any unexpected charges in writing to ensure accuracy and protect your rights.