CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: University of Michigan Health - West

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83036
Insurance Median: $34
Cash Discount Price: $26
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at University of Michigan Health - West is $34. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 3.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5900 Byron Center Avenue, Sw, Wyoming, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$26

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$34

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: $26 (268%)

Insurance Median: $34 (350%)

Cash: $26 (268% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $34 (350% 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 350% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 250%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance 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
Web Tpa	$18 - $40	185%
Aetna	$27 - $60	278%
Alliance Health & Life Ppo	$27 - $60	278%
Asr Physicians	$27 - $60	278%
Hap	$27 - $60	278%
Priority Health	$28	288%
Golden Rule Ins	$30 - $65	309%
Medica	$30 - $65	309%
Student Ins/Mega Life	$30 - $65	309%
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $65	309%
Humana	$31 - $68	319%
Asr Cofinity	$34 - $75	350%
Cofinity Commercial	$34 - $75	350%
Cofinity Weyco	$34 - $75	350%
Core Source	$34 - $75	350%
Epoch Group	$34 - $75	350%
Health Partners	$34 - $75	350%
Hlthcomp Admin	$34 - $75	350%
Mid America	$34 - $75	350%

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 $26.
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 University of Michigan Health - West 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.