CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: UPMC Jameson

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $31
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at UPMC Jameson is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1211 Wilmington Avenue, New Castle, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$31

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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: $31 (319%)
Insurance Median: $10 (103%)
Cash: $31 (319% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (103% 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.

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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
Aetna $8 - $10 82%
Amerihealth Caritas $8 - $10 82%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $14 82%
Upmc Health Plan $8 - $68 82%
Cigna $10 - $25 103%
Geisinger $10 103%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $10 103%
Humana $10 - $42 103%
Occunet $10 103%
Pa Health & Wellness $10 - $12 103%
Upmc Work Partners $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $21 216%
Multiplan $39 - $42 402%
National Provider Network $46 474%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1211 Wilmington Avenue, New Castle, PA 16105
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals