CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Laredo Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $121
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Laredo Medical Center is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $121. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$121

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $121 (1246%)
Insurance Median: $19 (196%)
Cash: $121 (1246% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (196% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $93 82%
Medicaid / KanCare $8 - $17 82%
Molina $8 - $17 82%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $117 82%
Amerigroup $9 93%
Cigna $9 - $262 93%
Superior $9 - $17 93%
Aetna $10 - $238 103%
American Health $10 103%
Humana $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
Node Amerigroup Mcr Adv $10 103%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $10 103%
Node Ice Health Service Corps $10 103%
Node Tihp Mcr Adv $10 103%
Node Va $10 103%
Node Wellpoint Mcr Adv $10 103%
Provider Partners Health Plan $10 103%
Triwest $10 103%
Veterans Eval Services $10 103%
Industrial Rehab $11 113%
Node Champva $11 113%
Tricare $11 113%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $12 124%
Node Molina Health Exchange $16 165%
Node Brookshire Brothers $17 175%
Coventry Hcn Tx Work Comp $18 185%
Health Smart $18 - $287 185%
Node Brookshire Brothers Work Comp Tx $18 185%
Node Superior Commercial Exchange $19 196%
Tx Work Comp $19 196%
Imo Work Comp $22 227%
Node Naphcare $22 227%
Self Pay $29 - $53 299%
Lonestar Athletic $100 1030%
Tx Workforce Commission $135 1390%
Mutual Of Omaha $266 - $389 2739%
Multiplan Primary $307 3162%
Medical Control $340 3502%
Accountable Health Plans $348 - $369 3584%
Health Headquarters $348 3584%
Multiplan $356 3666%
Nha $361 3718%
Galaxy Health Network $363 3738%
Cchn $369 3800%
Nppn Plan Vista $369 3800%
Ppo Next $369 3800%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX 78044
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals