CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Desert View Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $46
  • Cash Discount Price: $38
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Desert View Hospital is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 4.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 360 South Lola Lane, Pahrump, NV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$38

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$46

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: $38 (391%)
Insurance Median: $46 (474%)
Cash: $38 (391% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $46 (474% 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 474% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 374%). 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
Silversummit $7 72%
Smartchoice $7 72%
Sr.Careplus $15 154%
Humana $17 - $57 175%
Ambetter / Centene $27 278%
Hpn $30 309%
Sierra $30 309%
UnitedHealthcare $30 - $43 309%
Cigna $48 494%
Beechstreet $57 587%
Coventry $57 587%
Multiplan $57 587%
Prominence $57 587%
Aetna $61 628%
Affiliated $72 742%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $81 834%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 360 South Lola Lane, Pahrump, NV 89048
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals