CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83036
Insurance Median: $37
Cash Discount Price: $23
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 3.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6901 South Olympia Avenue, Tulsa, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$37

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: $23 (237%)

Insurance Median: $37 (381%)

Cash: $23 (237% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $37 (381% 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 381% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 281%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Black Lung [6055]	$23	237%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$23 - $37	237%
Lucent Health [6000]	$23	237%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$23	237%
Oscar Insurance Company [7005]	$23	237%
Osma Health Network [2345]	$23	237%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$24	247%
UnitedHealthcare	$24	247%
Resource One Administrators [2815]	$37	381%
Universal Fidelity [2085]	$37	381%
Web Tpa [2115]	$37	381%
The Kempton Group Administrators [2905]	$41	422%
First Health [1375]	$56	577%
Medica [2910]	$56	577%
Multiplan [1680]	$56	577%
Cigna	$59	608%
National Association Of Letter Carriers [1695]	$59	608%
Pba [1775]	$59	608%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $23.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 83036.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 83036.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.