CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83036
Insurance Median: $80
Cash Discount Price: $45
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Arnot Ogden Medical Center is $80. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $45. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 8.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$45

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$80

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: $45 (463%)

Insurance Median: $80 (824%)

Cash: $45 (463% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $80 (824% 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 824% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 724%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Empire	$4	41%
Amerihealth	$7	72%
Aetna	$8 - $163	82%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $644	82%
Fidelis	$8 - $12	82%
Geisinger	$8 - $130	82%
Icircle	$8	82%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $223	82%
Amerihealth Mcr Adv - All Plans	$10	103%
Humana	$10 - $200	103%
Tricare	$10	103%
Fidelis Care-Exchange - All Plans	$15 - $117	154%
Geisinger - All Plans	$16 - $123	165%
Cigna	$17 - $132	175%
Mvp Health Plan - All Plans	$17 - $132	175%
Independent Health - All Plans	$18 - $138	185%
Upmc Health Plan - All Plans	$19 - $146	196%
Pomco Inc - All Plans	$20 - $153	206%
Emblem Health - All Plans	$25 - $187	257%
Emblem/Ghi	$26 - $196	268%
Martins Point Mcr Adv - All Plans	$28 - $212	288%
Healthnow - All Plans	$85 - $639	875%

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 $45.
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 Arnot Ogden Medical Center 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.