CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Hospital Metropolitano Dr Susoni

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $50
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Hospital Metropolitano Dr Susoni is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $50. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in Calle Palma Num 55, Arecibo, PR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$50

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: $50 (515%)
Insurance Median: $15 (154%)
Cash: $50 (515% 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
Aetna $14 144%
Ch $14 144%
Comerciales $14 144%
Humana $14 - $20 144%
Mcs $14 - $17 144%
Medicare (plans) $14 144%
Mso $14 144%
Tricare $14 144%
Triple S $14 - $17 144%
Va $14 144%
Aarp $15 154%
First Medical $15 154%
Hospicio $15 154%
Plan De Salud Menonita $15 154%
Prossam $15 154%
Bl $17 175%
Mapfre $25 257%
Cigna $28 288%
Mc $30 309%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Calle Palma Num 55, Arecibo, PR 00612
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals