CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Clarion Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $38
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Clarion Hospital is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Drive, Clarion, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$38

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $38 (391%)
Insurance Median: $19 (196%)
Cash: $38 (391% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (196% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $7 72%
Amerihealth $8 - $10 82%
Martin'S Point - Usfhp $9 - $23 93%
Tricare $9 93%
Upmc $9 - $53 93%
Aetna $10 - $60 103%
Cigna $10 - $34 103%
Devoted Health Plan $10 - $27 103%
Gateway $10 - $25 103%
Geisinger $10 - $11 103%
Highmark $10 - $23 103%
Highmark Community Blue $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
Pa Health & Wellness $10 103%
The Health Plan $10 - $23 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 103%
American Health Plan $11 113%
Jefferson Health Plan $11 113%
Highmark - Ind.& Managed Care $22 - $23 227%
Peak Health $23 - $47 237%
Devon $50 515%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Drive, Clarion, PA 16214
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals