CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $20
  • Cash Discount Price: $47
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $47. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 2.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Way, Butler, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$47

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$20

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: $47 (484%)
Insurance Median: $20 (206%)
Cash: $47 (484% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $20 (206% 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 206% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 106%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $7 72%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $12 72%
Aetna $8 - $54 82%
Amerihealth $8 - $10 82%
Martin'S Point - Usfhp $9 - $23 93%
Tricare $9 93%
Devoted Health Plan $10 - $27 103%
Gateway $10 - $70 103%
Geisinger $10 - $67 103%
Highmark $10 - $20 103%
Humana $10 103%
Jefferson Health Plan $10 103%
Life Butler County $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
Pa Health & Wellness $10 103%
Peak Health $10 - $47 103%
Provider Partners $10 103%
The Health Plan $10 - $23 103%
Upmc $10 - $70 103%
American Health Plan $11 113%
Pnoa $11 - $54 113%
Highmark - Ind.& Managed Care $13 - $23 134%
Highmark Aca - Direct Blue $13 134%
Highmark Community Blue $13 - $20 134%
Cigna $15 - $34 154%
Ellwood Group $19 - $29 196%
Ccbh - Behavioral Health $34 - $50 350%
Workers Comp $39 402%
Private Healthcare Systems $47 - $57 484%
Devon $50 515%
Intergroup $54 556%
Multiplan $60 618%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Way, Butler, PA 16001
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals