CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Flushing Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $24
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Flushing Hospital Medical Center is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $24. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 45Th Avenue and Parsons Boulevard, Flushing, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$24

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: $24 (247%)
Insurance Median: $10 (103%)
Cash: $24 (247% 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
Ghi $4 - $10 41%
Healthfirst $8 82%
Elderplan $9 93%
Fidelis $9 - $10 93%
Aetna $10 103%
Beacon Health Strategies $10 103%
Centerlight Healthcare $10 103%
Empire $10 - $18 103%
Hip $10 - $14 103%
Humana $10 103%
Metroplus $10 - $11 103%
Oscar $10 103%
Senior Whole Health $10 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $14 103%
Villagecaremax $10 103%
Vns $10 103%
Wellcare Of Ny $10 103%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $11 113%
Elderserve Health $11 113%
Hamaspik Choice $11 113%
Magnacare $11 113%
Centivo $12 124%
1199 National Benefit Fund $14 144%
Emblemhealth $15 154%
Empire Blue Priority $15 154%
Cigna $18 185%
Hotel Trades Council $1,912 19691%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 45Th Avenue and Parsons Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11355
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals