CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: University of Michigan Health System

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $51
  • Cash Discount Price: $38
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at University of Michigan Health System is $51. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 5.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$38

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: $38 (391%)
Insurance Median: $51 (525%)
Cash: $38 (391% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Metrocare $3 - $47 31%
Point Comfort Underwriters Unaccompanied Children Program $3 - $43 31%
Priority Health [1038] $3 - $65 31%
Aetna $4 - $70 41%
Hap [1023] $4 - $74 41%
Mclaren Health Plan Inc $4 - $69 41%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 - $50 41%
Plain Church Group $4 - $59 41%
Ambetter / Centene $5 51%
Beaumont Health Network $5 - $69 51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $47 51%
Buckeye Community Health Plan $5 51%
Cofinity $5 - $75 51%
Confinity Advantage $5 - $57 51%
First Agency $5 - $74 51%
First Health $5 - $84 51%
Hap Midwest $5 51%
Molina Healthcare Of Michigan Inc $5 - $10 51%
Nomi Health $5 - $69 51%
Parkview Health Plan Services $5 - $74 51%
Priority Health $5 - $105 51%
Provider Network Of America $5 - $69 51%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $72 51%
Bronson Healthcare Group $6 - $84 62%
Multiplan $6 - $84 62%
Paramount Health Care $6 - $82 62%
Huron Valley Pace $9 93%
Amerihealth Michigan Inc $10 103%
Blue Care Network Of Michigan $10 - $47 103%
Health Alliance Plan $10 103%
Humana $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
Medigold Trinity Health Plan Of Michigan $10 103%
Meridian Health Plan Of Michigan Inc $10 103%
Paramount Elite-Ohio $10 103%
Thome Pace $10 103%
Triwest $10 103%
Veteran Affairs Community Care Program $10 103%
Zing Health $10 103%
Employee Benefit Logistic $17 175%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals