CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Karmanos Cancer Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83036
Insurance Median: $9
Cash Discount Price: $19
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Karmanos Cancer Center is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4100 John R, Detroit, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $19 (196%)

Insurance Median: $9 (93%)

Cash: $19 (196% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $9 (93% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Billing Status

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
Detroit Medical Center	$1 - $17	10%
Interlink Bmt	$2 - $33	21%
Phcs-Multiplan	$2 - $35	21%
Medicaid / KanCare	$5 - $6	51%
Humana	$9	93%
Medicare (plans)	$9 - $10	93%
Mi Amish Medical Board	$9	93%
Tricare	$9	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$16	165%
Priority Health	$27	278%
Aetna	$35	360%

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 $19.
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 Karmanos Cancer Center 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.