CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Nationwide Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $94
  • Cash Discount Price: $91
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.68x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Nationwide Children's Hospital is $94. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $91. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 9.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$91

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$94

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: $91 (937%)
Insurance Median: $94 (968%)
Cash: $91 (937% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $94 (968% 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 968% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 868%). 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
Amerihealth $18 185%
Bchp $18 185%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $95 185%
Caresource $18 - $47 185%
Humana $18 - $96 185%
Molina $18 185%
UnitedHealthcare $18 - $96 185%
Mmo $87 896%
Aetna $91 - $96 937%
Ohg $91 937%
Ohio Ppo Connect $92 - $94 947%
Osu $92 - $94 947%
Ohc $94 968%
Ahpo $95 978%
Cigna $95 978%
Front Path Health Coalition $95 978%
Unicare $96 989%
The Health Plan $97 999%
Emerald Health $99 1020%
First Health $99 1020%
Phcs $99 1020%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens