CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83036
Insurance Median: $51
Cash Discount Price: $126
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is $51. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $126. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 5.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$126

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$51

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: $126 (1298%)

Insurance Median: $51 (525%)

Cash: $126 (1298% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $51 (525% 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 525% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 425%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $121	82%
Aetna	$9 - $53	93%
Humana	$9 - $53	93%
Communicare	$10	103%
Communicare Med Adv Fy	$10	103%
Devoted	$10 - $84	103%
Essence Health	$10	103%
Passport	$10 - $140	103%
Senior Care Community Of Ky	$10	103%
Signature	$10	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $134	103%
Va Ccn	$10	103%
Wellcare	$10 - $51	103%
Velocity	$12 - $275	124%
Key Benefit Administrators	$13	134%
Cigna	$16	165%
Prime Group Health	$100 - $239	1030%
Encore	$169	1740%
Multiplan	$185 - $253	1905%
Omca	$267	2750%
Corvel	$281	2894%
Cshn	$281	2894%
Health Smart	$281	2894%
National Comp Care	$281	2894%

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 $126.
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 Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth 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.