CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: University Health System, Inc

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $27
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at University Health System, Inc is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $27. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 2.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$27

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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: $27 (278%)
Insurance Median: $24 (247%)
Cash: $27 (278% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (247% 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 247% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 147%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $76 41%
Wellpoint $5 - $12 51%
Aetna $10 - $76 103%
American Health $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $70 103%
Choicecare $10 103%
Cigna $10 - $83 103%
Devoted Health $10 103%
Humana $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
Nhc $10 103%
Signature $10 103%
Upmc Health Plan $10 103%
Wellcare $10 103%
Wellcare-Windsor Medadv $10 103%
Coventry $18 - $76 185%
Novanet $18 185%
First Health $22 227%
Fentress County Sheriffs Dept $44 453%
Multiplan $65 669%
Nx Health $65 669%
Phcs $65 669%
Naphcare $71 731%
Beechstreet $82 844%
Prime Health $82 - $109 844%
Seven Corners $82 844%
Usa $87 896%
Evolutions $98 1009%
Galaxy $98 1009%
Healthsmart $98 1009%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals