CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: UT Health East Texas Athens Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $210
  • Cash Discount Price: $38
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at UT Health East Texas Athens Hospital is $210. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 21.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 South Palestine St, Athens, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$38

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$210

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: $38 (391%)
Insurance Median: $210 (2163%)
Cash: $38 (391% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $210 (2163% 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 2163% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2063%). 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 Commercial [5055] $94 968%
Black Lung [6055] $94 968%
Healthcare Highways [2210] $94 968%
Healthscope Benefits [2290] $94 968%
Lucent Health [6000] $94 968%
Medicaid / KanCare $94 968%
Web Tpa [2115] $94 - $237 968%
Cigna $210 - $241 2163%
Aetna $237 2441%
Mailhandlers [1595] $237 2441%
Group Pension Admin [1450] $241 2482%
Humana $241 2482%
Phcs [1780] $241 2482%
Tml [1980] $241 2482%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2000 South Palestine St, Athens, TX 75751
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals