CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: St Luke's Patients Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $32
  • Cash Discount Price: $72
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at St Luke's Patients Medical Center is $32. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $72. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 3.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4600 East Sam Houston Parkway South, Pasadena, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$72

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$32

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: $72 (742%)
Insurance Median: $32 (330%)
Cash: $72 (742% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $32 (330% 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 330% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 230%). 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
Chc $8 82%
Tchp $8 82%
United $8 - $25 82%
Wellpoint $8 - $15 82%
Aetna $10 - $174 103%
Amerivantage $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $50 103%
Cigna $10 - $179 103%
Devoted $10 103%
Humana $10 103%
Kelsey $10 103%
Scanhealth $10 103%
Ambetter / Centene $15 154%
Community Health Choice $15 154%
Bright Health $16 165%
Coventry $102 - $166 1050%
First Health $102 - $166 1050%
Healthsmart $110 - $179 1133%
Multiplan $118 - $192 1215%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4600 East Sam Houston Parkway South, Pasadena, TX 77505
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals