CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Lecom Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pav

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $37
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.85x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Lecom Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pav is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $37. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5515 Peach Street, Erie, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$37

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $37 (381%)
Insurance Median: $18 (185%)
Cash: $37 (381% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (185% 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
Upmc_Commercial $7 72%
Upmc_For_Life $7 72%
Upmc_For_Life_Hmo_Premier_Rx $7 72%
Upmc_Partner $7 72%
Upmc_Value $7 72%
Upmc_Value_Select $7 72%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $15 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 103%
Healthchoice_Berks $18 - $56 185%
Healthchoice_Blair $18 - $56 185%
Healthchoice_Carbon_Monroe_Pike $18 - $56 185%
Healthchoice_Chester $18 - $56 185%
Healthchoice_Erie $18 - $56 185%
Healthchoice_Lycoming_Clinton $18 - $56 185%
Healthchoice_Northcentral $18 - $56 185%
Healthchoice_Northeast $18 - $56 185%
Healthchoice_Somerset_Bedford $18 - $56 185%
Healthchoice_York_Adams $18 - $56 185%
Medicare (plans) $18 - $56 185%
Aetna $19 - $62 196%
Cigna $24 - $78 247%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5515 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16509
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals