Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.
Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 83036
- Insurance Median: $10
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x 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
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Smarthealth | $8 - $14 | 82% |
| Va | $10 | 103% |
| Via Christi Research | $10 | 103% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $10 | 103% |
| Humana | $10 | 103% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $10 - $27 | 103% |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $10 | 103% |
| Vc Hope | $10 | 103% |
| Medicare (plans) | $10 | 103% |
| Corizon | $12 | 124% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $17 | 175% |
| Aetna | $30 | 309% |
| Coventry City Of Wichita | $39 | 402% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood sugar (A1c) test at Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc., the facility's negotiated rates range from $8 to $39 depending on your specific insurance plan, with a median negotiated amount of $10.00. This facility is located in Wichita, Kansas, and its pricing structure is benchmarked against the federal Medicare rate of $9.71, showing a ratio of 1.0, which indicates the facility's pricing aligns closely with the government's cost baseline. While commercial insurance contracts often result in higher administrative costs that inflate rates above the true cost of care, this specific service does not show a significant markup over the Medicare benchmark. Patients should note that while the facility is a voluntary non-profit acute care hospital, the final amount you owe depends heavily on whether your plan is in-network and if you have met your deductible, as some payers like UnitedHealthcare show a wider range of allowed amounts ($10 to $27) compared to others with fixed rates.
To minimize out-of-pocket expenses, patients should verify if a cash-pay or self-pay rate is available, as these can sometimes be lower than the insurance negotiated rate, particularly for those with high-deductible plans. Although the data does not list a specific cash median, it is standard practice for hospitals to offer prompt-pay discounts, typically ranging from 20% to 50%, if you pay the bill in full upfront within a short window. Before scheduling, you should explicitly request a self-pay classification and ask for a waiver of insurance submission to ensure the hospital does not automatically process a claim that would void the cash discount. Additionally, if you receive a bill, always demand a full itemized