CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83036
Insurance Median: $24
Cash Discount Price: $137
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Dell Children's Medical Center is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $137. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 2.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4900 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$137

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$24

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: $137 (1411%)

Insurance Median: $24 (247%)

Cash: $137 (1411% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $24 (247% 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 247% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 147%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Ambetter / Centene	$8 - $11	82%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $46	82%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate	$8 - $10	82%
Dell Star	$8	82%
UnitedHealthcare	$8	82%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate	$8 - $10	82%
Wellpoint Star	$8 - $10	82%
Wellpoint Star Kids	$8	82%
Wellpoint Star Plus	$8 - $10	82%
Champva	$12 - $13	124%
Humana	$16	165%
Cigna	$23	237%
Seton Performance Plus	$24	247%
Aetna	$26 - $72	268%
Covenant Health	$53	546%
Superior Star	$70 - $87	721%
Superior Star Foster	$70 - $87	721%
Superior Star Kids	$70 - $87	721%
Superior Star Plus	$70 - $87	721%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate	$79 - $98	814%

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 $137.
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 Dell Children's 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.