CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: University Medical Center of El Paso

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $17
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at University Medical Center of El Paso is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4815 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$17

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: $17 (175%)
Insurance Median: $10 (103%)
Cash: $17 (175% 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
UnitedHealthcare $4 41%
Aetna $7 - $17 72%
Amerigroup Tx $8 - $10 82%
Medicaid / KanCare $8 82%
Molina Tx $8 82%
Superior Tx $8 82%
Cigna $9 - $10 93%
El Paso Health Dual $10 103%
Healthnet $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
Molina $10 103%
Wellcare $10 103%
Wellmed $10 103%
Humana $11 113%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $30 - $42 309%
El Paso Health $46 - $48 474%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4815 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 79905
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals