CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Nkc Health

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $87
  • Cash Discount Price: $44
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Nkc Health is $87. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $44. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 8.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$44

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$87

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: $44 (453%)
Insurance Median: $87 (896%)
Cash: $44 (453% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $87 (896% 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 896% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 796%). 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
Ambetter / Centene $9 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $105 103%
Humana $10 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $12 103%
Oscar $12 124%
Wellfit $19 - $21 196%
Occunet Network $20 206%
Centivo $22 227%
Centrus Health Direct $22 - $26 227%
Cigna $68 - $73 700%
Aetna $74 - $128 762%
Quiktrip $87 - $94 896%
Multiplan $102 - $125 1050%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO 64116
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals