CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Cook Childrens Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83036
Insurance Median: $87
Cash Discount Price: $212
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Cook Childrens Medical Center is $87. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $212. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 8.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 801 Seventh Avenue, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$212

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$87

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: $212 (2183%)

Insurance Median: $87 (896%)

Cash: $212 (2183% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $87 (896% 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 896% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 796%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Health Plan W. Uhrip	$8 - $138	82%
Aetna	$10 - $308	103%
Beacon	$10 - $89	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $326	103%
El Paso Health First	$10 - $89	103%
Health Plan W/O Uhrip	$10 - $87	103%
Superior Health	$10 - $89	103%
Tx Children Health	$10 - $89	103%
Wellpoint	$10 - $71	103%
Firstcare	$11 - $290	113%
Molina	$11 - $75	113%
Rightcare	$11 - $121	113%
United Community	$11 - $71	113%
UnitedHealthcare	$89 - $308	917%
S&W Health	$170 - $305	1751%
Cigna	$172 - $308	1771%
Healthscope	$172 - $308	1771%
Imagine Health	$172 - $308	1771%
Humana	$176 - $319	1813%
Multiplan	$176 - $316	1813%
First Health	$178 - $319	1833%
Galaxy Health	$182 - $326	1874%
Healthsmart	$182 - $326	1874%
Usamco	$186 - $334	1916%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $212.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 83036.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Cook Childrens Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 83036.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.