CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: University Hospitals Portage Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $74
  • Cash Discount Price: $110
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.62x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center is $74. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $110. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 7.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6847 N Chestnut, Ravenna, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$110

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$74

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: $110 (1133%)
Insurance Median: $74 (762%)
Cash: $110 (1133% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $74 (762% 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 762% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 662%). 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 $10 - $23 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $120 103%
Cigna $10 - $82 103%
Devoted Health $10 103%
Humana $10 103%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $10 - $81 103%
Molina $10 103%
Paramount $10 103%
Perennial Advantage Of Ohio $10 103%
Primetime Health Plan $10 103%
Summacare $10 103%
The Health Plan $10 - $97 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $16 103%
Valor Health Plans $10 103%
Wellcare By Allwell $10 103%
Ambetter / Centene $17 175%
Caresource $17 175%
Amish Aid Community Plan $68 700%
Amish Church Fund And Workers Aid Plan $68 700%
Buckeye Plain Ministries $68 700%
Clarity $71 731%
Jp Farley $71 731%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $74 762%
Immergrun $74 762%
Sunrise Plain Communities $74 762%
Aultcare $81 834%
Healthsmart $96 989%
Ohio Health Choice $96 - $132 989%
Medical Mutual Traditional/Health Ohio $103 1061%
Beech Street $118 - $132 1215%
Ohio Preferred Network $118 - $132 1215%
First Health $122 1256%
Century Health Network $125 1287%
Private Healthcare System $126 1298%
Configurenet $132 1359%
Fortified Provider Network $132 1359%
Multiplan $132 1359%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6847 N Chestnut, Ravenna, OH 44266
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals