CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: The Children's Mercy Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83036
Insurance Median: $71
Cash Discount Price: $56
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.31x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at The Children's Mercy Hospital is $71. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $56. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 7.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$56

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$71

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: $56 (577%)

Insurance Median: $71 (731%)

Cash: $56 (577% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $71 (731% 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 731% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 631%). 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

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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 - $79	51%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $77	103%
Wppa Providrs Care	$10 - $74	103%
Healthy Blue	$11 - $27	113%
Medicaid / KanCare	$11	113%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$16 - $84	165%
Home State Health	$23	237%
Centivo	$60 - $74	618%
Medica	$66 - $71	680%
Aetna	$68 - $78	700%
Health Midwest Comprehensive Care	$74	762%
Nebraska Furniture Mart	$74	762%
Orscheln	$74	762%
Quiktrip	$74	762%
Wellfit/Centrus	$74	762%
Humana	$76	783%
Coventry Health Care Of Kansas	$84	865%
Coxhealth Network	$84 - $90	865%
Mercy Health	$86 - $88	886%
Multiplan	$87	896%
American Healthcare Alliance	$97	999%
Healthlink	$100	1030%
National Preferred Provider Network	$103 - $106	1061%

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 $56.
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 The Children's Mercy Hospital 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.