CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Parkwest Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $29
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Parkwest Medical Center is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $29. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$29

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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: $29 (299%)
Insurance Median: $10 (103%)
Cash: $29 (299% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (103% 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
Cigna $2 - $78 21%
Wellpoint $4 - $10 41%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $10 62%
Aetna $9 - $14 93%
American Health Plan $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $20 103%
Devoted Health $10 103%
Farm Bureau $10 103%
Humana $10 103%
Nhc Advantage $10 103%
Tricare $10 103%
Wellcare $10 103%
Ehn $44 453%
Correctional Medical Services $59 608%
Community Services Network $64 659%
Usa Managed Care Organization $69 711%
Beech Street $74 762%
Novanet $74 762%
Direct Care America $78 803%
Medsave Usa $78 803%
National Provider Network $78 803%
Ccn Managed Care $83 855%
Initial Group $86 886%
Galaxy Health Network $88 906%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37923
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals