CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Queens Hospital Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83036
Insurance Median: $35
Cash Discount Price: $10
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Queens Hospital Center is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 3.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 82-68 164Th Street, Jamaica, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$10

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$35

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: $10 (103%)

Insurance Median: $35 (360%)

Cash: $10 (103% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $35 (360% 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 360% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 260%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Aetna	$7 - $28	72%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $88	82%
Healthfirst	$8 - $88	82%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living	$10	103%
Elderplan	$10	103%
Fidelis	$10 - $88	103%
Centerlight	$12 - $20	124%
Hamaspik	$12	124%
Magnacare	$12	124%
Villagecare Max	$12 - $35	124%
Oscar	$13 - $15	134%
Local 1199	$14 - $35	144%
Oxford	$14	144%
United	$14 - $42	144%
Wellcare	$14 - $24	144%
Affinity	$17 - $88	175%
Cigna	$24	247%
Carelon	$26 - $39	268%
Emblem	$28 - $53	288%
Multiplan	$33	340%
Vnsny	$35 - $40	360%
Metroplus	$38 - $88	391%
Amidacare	$39	402%
Senior Whole Health	$39	402%
United Behavioral Health	$39 - $43	402%
Carelon (Amida Care)	$40	412%

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 $10.
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 Queens Hospital 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.