CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Brigham and Women's Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83036
Insurance Median: $114
Cash Discount Price: $122
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Brigham and Women's Hospital is $114. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $122. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 11.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$122

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$114

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: $122 (1256%)

Insurance Median: $114 (1174%)

Cash: $122 (1256% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $114 (1174% 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 1174% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1074%). 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
Mgb Health Plan [150001]	$51 - $62	525%
Molina [1014]	$57	587%
UnitedHealthcare	$70 - $133	721%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$85	875%
Cigna	$87 - $130	896%
Aetna	$91 - $131	937%
Centers Of Excellence [1026]	$106 - $117	1092%
International Commercial [140001]	$106 - $133	1092%
Health New England [1034]	$126	1298%
Phcs Multiplan [1022]	$126	1298%
Champva [160001]	$155	1596%
Tricare	$155	1596%

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 $122.
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 Brigham and Women's 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.