CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2435 Boulevard Luis A Ferre, Ponce, PR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $23 (237%)
Insurance Median: $15 (154%)
Cash: $23 (237% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (154% 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
First Medical $9 - $15 93%
Mso $9 - $10 93%
Privado $9 93%
Tricare $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $11 113%
Triple S $11 - $16 113%
Mcs $13 - $15 134%
Ch $14 144%
Hospicio $14 144%
Humana $14 - $20 144%
Plan De Salud Menonita $14 - $15 144%
Salud Correccional $14 144%
Va $14 144%
Aarp $15 154%
Prossam $15 154%
Auxilio Mutuo $17 175%
Bl $17 175%
Fondo Del Seguro Estado $20 206%
Mapfre $25 257%
Cigna $28 288%
Comerciales $30 309%
Life Link $30 309%
Mc $30 309%
Wellcare $30 309%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2435 Boulevard Luis A Ferre, Ponce, PR 00717
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals