CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $129
  • Cash Discount Price: $66
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is $129. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $66. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 13.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 444 North Main Street, Akron, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$66

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$129

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: $66 (680%)
Insurance Median: $129 (1329%)
Cash: $66 (680% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $129 (1329% 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 1329% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1229%). 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
Bc Mcr Adv $10 103%
Summacare Mcr Adv $10 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $185 103%
The Health Plan - All Plans $19 196%
Aultcare - All Plans $28 288%
Health Oh Network - All Plans $53 546%
Ohio Health Choice - All Plans $53 546%
Med Mutual Nas $55 566%
Multiplan - All Plans $58 597%
Healthsmart - All Plans $75 772%
Bc Pathway $110 1133%
Cigna $148 1524%
Bc Ohi/Ohii $151 1555%
Summacare Comm - All Other Plans $163 1679%
Med Mutual Medflex $165 1699%
Bc Blue Access $168 1730%
Bc Preferred $168 1730%
Bc Trad - All Other Plans $168 1730%
Med Mutual Aca $187 1926%
Med Mutual Ppo/Pos/Hmo - All Other Plans $206 2122%
Aetna $209 2152%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 444 North Main Street, Akron, OH 44310
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals