CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Childrens Medical Ctr of Dallas

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $174
  • Cash Discount Price: $187
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Childrens Medical Ctr of Dallas is $174. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $187. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 17.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1935 Medical District Drive, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$187

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$174

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: $187 (1926%)
Insurance Median: $174 (1792%)
Cash: $187 (1926% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $174 (1792% 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 1792% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1692%). 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
Molina Healthcare $8 82%
Aetna $9 - $174 93%
Humana $9 - $187 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $9 93%
Oklahoma Complete Health $9 93%
Superior Health Plan $10 103%
Wellpoint $17 175%
Firstcare Health $60 618%
Parkland Community $82 844%
Texas Children'S Health Plan $82 844%
Cookchildren'S Health Plan $85 875%
Carelon $92 - $122 947%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $100 - $169 1030%
UnitedHealthcare $132 - $187 1359%
Methodist $142 1462%
Cigna $164 - $172 1689%
Employers Health Network $174 1792%
Imagine Health $174 1792%
Scott & White $177 1823%
Txp Emerging Therapy Solutions $177 1823%
Healthsmart $182 - $212 1874%
Healthscope Benefit Solutions $187 1926%
Phcs $187 1926%
Quiktrip (Qt) $187 1926%
Txp Interlink $187 1926%
Coventry Health $199 2049%
Equifax Healthcare $212 2183%
Multiplan $212 2183%
Usa Managed Care $232 2389%
Galaxy Health $242 2492%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1935 Medical District Drive, Dallas, TX 75235
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens