CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: UPMC Chautauqua at Wca

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $24
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at UPMC Chautauqua at Wca is $16. 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 1.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 207 Foote Avenue, Jamestown, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$24

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

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: $16 (165%)
Cash: $24 (247% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (165% 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
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan) $7 72%
Upmc Health Plan $9 - $24 93%
Aetna $10 - $26 103%
Beacon $10 - $12 103%
Fidelis $10 103%
Geisinger $10 103%
Humana $10 - $32 103%
Independent Health $10 103%
United Behavioral Health $10 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $26 103%
Univera $10 103%
Wellcare $10 103%
Magnacare $16 - $30 165%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $24 247%
Multiplan $30 309%
Ghi/Emblem Health $32 330%
Statewide Independent Ppo $35 360%
Affordable First Health $36 371%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 207 Foote Avenue, Jamestown, NY 14701
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals