CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: UNM Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $44
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at UNM Hospital is $10. 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 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2211 Lomas Boulevard Ne, Albuquerque, NM.
Cash / Self-Pay
$44

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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: $10 (103%)
Cash: $44 (453% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (103% 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.

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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
Humana $9 93%
Aetna $10 103%
Alamo Navajo School Board $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $13 103%
Indian Health Abq $10 103%
Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation $10 103%
Pueblo Of Isleta $10 103%
Pueblo Of Jemez $10 103%
Pueblo Of Sandia $10 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 103%
Devoted Health $12 124%
Christus $15 154%
Albuquerque Public Schools $19 196%
Presbyterian Network $19 196%
Christus Health Exchange Plan $22 227%
Imperial Health Exchange $24 247%
Molina $24 247%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2211 Lomas Boulevard Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87106
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals