CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Parkland Health & Hospital System

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $37
  • Cash Discount Price: $81
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.81x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Parkland Health & Hospital System is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $81. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 3.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$81

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$37

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: $81 (834%)
Insurance Median: $37 (381%)
Cash: $81 (834% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $37 (381% 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 381% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 281%). 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
Molina [1382] $4 - $43 41%
Care Improvement Plus [1104] $5 - $54 51%
Procare Advantage [2104] $5 - $55 51%
Wellpoint [1007] $8 - $40 82%
Aetna $9 - $155 93%
Cook Children Health Plan [1380] $9 93%
Parkland Chip Perinate [1320] $9 93%
Parkland Community Health Plan [1056] $9 - $42 93%
Point Comfort Underwriters [1801] $9 93%
Superior Health Plan [1402] $9 93%
Cigna $10 - $155 103%
Great West Healthcare [1037] $13 - $155 134%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $155 134%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $186 165%
Superior Healthplan [1383] $32 330%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals