CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Metropolitan Hospital Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Metropolitan Hospital Center is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 2.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1901 First Avenue, New York, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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%)
Insurance Median: $24 (247%)
Ins. Median: $24 (247% 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 247% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 147%). 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
Aetna $7 - $28 72%
Healthfirst $8 - $51 82%
Elderplan $10 103%
Fidelis $10 - $51 103%
Magnacare $12 124%
Oxford $14 144%
United $14 - $28 144%
Oscar $15 154%
Centerlight $20 206%
Metroplus $22 - $51 227%
Affinity $23 - $51 237%
Amidacare $23 237%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $23 - $51 237%
Carelon $23 - $26 237%
Carelon (Amida Care) $23 237%
Senior Whole Health $23 237%
United Behavioral Health $23 - $25 237%
Vnsny $23 - $35 237%
Cigna $24 247%
Wellcare $24 247%
Emblem $28 - $33 288%
Multiplan $33 340%
Local 1199 $35 360%
Villagecare Max $35 360%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1901 First Avenue, New York, NY 10029
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals