CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,018
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Valley Regional Medical Center is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,018. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,018

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: $1,018 (10484%)
Insurance Median: $19 (196%)
Cash: $1,018 (10484% 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
Driscoll Childrens Health Plan $8 82%
Texas Health Network $8 82%
United $8 - $458 82%
Usa Mco $8 82%
Aetna $9 - $103 93%
Molina Healthcare $9 - $20 93%
American Health Plan $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $458 103%
Cigna $10 - $35 103%
Humana $10 - $124 103%
Independent Medical System $10 103%
Physicians Health Choice $10 103%
Prominence Health $10 103%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $10 103%
Shared Health $10 103%
Superior Health Plan $10 - $71 103%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $10 103%
Wellmed $10 103%
Molina $11 113%
Superior $15 154%
Corvel Corporation $19 196%
Omni Healthcare $20 206%
Oscar $23 237%
Healthcare Highways $29 299%
Texas Workforce Commission $244 2513%
Averde Health $336 3460%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $438 - $865 4511%
First Health $585 6025%
National Healthcare Solutions $611 6292%
Southwest Medical $611 6292%
Coastal Comp $662 6818%
Total E&P Mexico $662 6818%
Affiliated Healthcare $692 7127%
Mcm Maxcare $814 8383%
Pronet Ppo $814 8383%
Usa Managed Care $814 8383%
Beech Street $916 9434%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX 78526
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals