CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $94
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.68x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is $94. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 9.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$94

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%)
Insurance Median: $94 (968%)
Ins. Median: $94 (968% 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 968% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 868%). 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
Texaschildrens $8 - $107 82%
Medicare (plans) $48 - $107 494%
Vacare $48 - $107 494%
Memorialhermannhealth $71 - $182 731%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $76 - $175 783%
Cigna $76 - $182 783%
UnitedHealthcare $76 - $182 783%
Aetna $78 - $182 803%
Humana $81 - $187 834%
Ontarioministriesofhealth $81 - $180 834%
Beijingst.Lucia $82 - $182 844%
Embassyofqatar $82 - $182 844%
Emergingtherapysolutions $82 - $194 844%
Interlink $82 - $207 844%
Tricare $82 - $182 844%
Emergingtherapysolutions_Cancercare $87 - $194 896%
Interlink_Cancercare $87 - $194 896%
Saudiarmedforces $87 - $194 896%
Uae_Medical $87 - $194 896%
Uaepoliceattache $87 - $194 896%
Healthsmart $93 - $207 958%
Multiplan $93 - $209 958%
Phcs $93 - $209 958%
Vantage $93 - $207 958%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL