CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: $393
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.37x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Research Medical Center is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $393. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 2.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$393

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23

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: $393 (4047%)
Insurance Median: $23 (237%)
Cash: $393 (4047% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $23 (237% 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 237% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 137%). 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
Cigna $5 - $196 51%
Aetna $9 - $200 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 - $153 93%
Triwest Health Alliance $9 93%
Amerigroup $10 103%
Celtic $10 103%
Coventry $10 - $158 103%
Devoted Health $10 103%
Healthyblue $10 103%
Humana $10 - $255 103%
Medicaid / KanCare $10 103%
Pyramid Life $10 103%
Unicare $10 103%
United $10 - $177 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $393 103%
Wellcare $10 103%
Home State Health Plan $12 124%
Oscar $15 154%
Multiplan $17 - $291 175%
Corvel Corporation $20 - $255 206%
Oha Network $21 - $196 216%
Ambetter / Centene $73 752%
Nhc Advantage $75 772%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $79 814%
Universal Healthcare $138 1421%
Coventry Kc Mo $161 1658%
College Park Family Care Center $169 1740%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $189 - $196 1946%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $295 3038%
Cco, Inc. $314 3234%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $314 3234%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals