CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Northwest Texas Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $107
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Northwest Texas Hospital is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $107. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 2.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$107

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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: $107 (1102%)
Insurance Median: $24 (247%)
Cash: $107 (1102% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (247% 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 247% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 147%). 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
Amerigroup $8 82%
Superior $8 82%
United_Healthcare $8 82%
Scott_And_White _Healthplan $10 103%
Scott_And_White_Healthplan $10 103%
Cigna $18 185%
Aetna $24 - $94 247%
Molina $24 - $92 247%
Health_Smart $66 - $255 680%
Multiplan $87 - $340 896%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1501 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX 79106
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals