CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Willamette Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83036
Insurance Median: $27
Cash Discount Price: $90
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Willamette Valley Medical Center is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $90. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 2.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2700 Se Stratus Ave., McMinnville, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$90

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$27

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: $90 (927%)

Insurance Median: $27 (278%)

Cash: $90 (927% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $27 (278% 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 278% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 178%). 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

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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
Oregon Health Authority	$8	82%
Veteran Family Member Program	$9	93%
Aetna	$10	103%
Careoregon Inc	$10	103%
Regence Blueshield	$10	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $156	103%
Wellcare By Health Net Ellipse	$10	103%
Aso - Pebb Statewide	$26	268%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26	268%
Paso-Providence Health Plans	$26	268%
Regence Blueshield Of Idaho	$26	268%
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Northwest	$27	278%
Aso - Clackamas County	$29	299%
Aso - Saif	$29	299%
Providence Health Plan	$29	299%
Yamhill Cco	$29	299%
Government Employees Health Association	$156	1607%
Cigna	$161	1658%
Meritain Health	$175	1802%
Health Net, Llc	$192	1977%

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 $90.
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 Willamette Valley Medical Center 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.