CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Corpus Christi Medical Center,The

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $705
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Corpus Christi Medical Center,The is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $705. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$705

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $705 (7261%)
Insurance Median: $11 (113%)
Cash: $705 (7261% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (113% 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
Amerigroup $8 82%
Christus Mcd $8 82%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan $8 82%
Texas Health Network $8 82%
United $8 - $317 82%
Aetna $9 - $10 93%
Molina Healthcare $9 93%
Wellmed $9 93%
American Health Plan $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $272 103%
Cigna $10 - $564 103%
Humana $10 - $49 103%
Humanna $10 103%
Independent Medical System $10 103%
Physicians Health Choice $10 103%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $10 103%
Pyramid Life $10 103%
Shared Health $10 103%
Superior Health Plan $10 - $42 103%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $10 103%
Molina $11 113%
Triwest Health Alliance $11 113%
Superior $16 165%
Corvel Corporation $19 196%
Omni Healthcare $20 206%
Healthcare Highways $135 1390%
Texas Workforce Commission $169 1740%
Averde Health $233 2400%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $303 - $599 3120%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $317 3265%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $388 3996%
Multiplan Phcs $423 4356%
National Healthcare Solutions $423 4356%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $423 4356%
Southwest Medical $423 4356%
Usc Health Services $423 4356%
First Health $435 4480%
Coastal Comp $458 4717%
Newton Ppo $494 5088%
Texas True Choice $529 5448%
Beech Street $564 5808%
Usa Managed Care $564 5808%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals