CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Arthur G James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $44
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Arthur G James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute is $44. 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 4.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 460 W 10Th Ave, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$44

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: $44 (453%)
Ins. Median: $44 (453% 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 453% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 353%). 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
Healthspan $17 - $5,413 175%
Humana $17 - $5,521 175%
Medicare (plans) $17 - $5,467 175%
Medigold $17 175%
Upper Ohio Valley $17 - $5,413 175%
Medicaid / KanCare $19 - $26 196%
Aetna $20 - $5,388 206%
United $21 - $69 216%
Caresource $25 - $38 257%
Mmo $25 - $64 257%
Molina $25 - $5,388 257%
Odrc $26 - $31 268%
Amerihealth $28 - $41 288%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $28 - $72 288%
Buckeye Community $28 - $37 288%
Osu Health Plan $35 - $50 360%
Lifetrac $49 - $52 505%
Ohio Ppo $50 515%
Cigna $55 - $65 566%
Ohiohealth $55 566%
Frontpath $61 628%
Healthsmart $68 700%
Multiplan $71 731%
Ohio Dept Of Health $4,289 44171%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 460 W 10Th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL