CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Ohio State University State Health System

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Ohio State University State Health System is $30. 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 3.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 410 West 10Th Avenue, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

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: $30 (309%)
Ins. Median: $30 (309% 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 309% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 209%). 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 - $61 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $74 103%
Buckeye Community $10 - $15 103%
Caresource $10 - $15 103%
Healthspan $10 - $36 103%
Humana $10 - $49 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
Medigold $10 103%
Mmo $10 - $11 103%
Molina $10 - $16 103%
United $10 103%
Upper Ohio Valley $10 - $50 103%
Osu Health Plan $24 - $38 247%
Ohio Ppo $28 - $34 288%
Odrc $31 319%
Ohiohealth $49 - $57 505%
Lifetrac $52 536%
Cigna $57 587%
Frontpath $61 628%
Multiplan $61 628%
Healthsmart $68 700%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 410 West 10Th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals