CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $494
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $494. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 2.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1139 E Sonterra Blvd,, San Antonio, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$494

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: $494 (5088%)
Insurance Median: $24 (247%)
Cash: $494 (5088% 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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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 - $71 82%
Community First Health Plans $8 - $137 82%
United $8 - $228 82%
Usa Managed Care Chip $8 82%
Aetna $9 - $10 93%
Molina Healthcare $9 - $15 93%
Wellmed $9 93%
American Health Plan Of Texas $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $150 103%
Clover Insurance $10 103%
Devoted Health $10 103%
Gonzaba Medical Group $10 103%
Humana $10 103%
Ilumed $10 103%
Integranet $10 103%
Lighthouse Hospice $10 103%
Superior Health $10 - $25 103%
Texas Independent Health Plan $10 103%
Triwest $10 103%
Triwest Va Pccc $10 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 103%
Wellcare $10 103%
Triwest Health Alliance $11 113%
Value Options $11 113%
Focus Healthcare Management $14 144%
Cigna $16 - $21 165%
Superior $16 165%
Focus Health Solutions $23 237%
Healthcare Highways $23 237%
Oscar $26 268%
Imperial Insurance $91 - $96 937%
Valenz $169 - $177 1740%
Evry Health $177 - $187 1823%
Fidelis Securecare $217 - $228 2235%
National Choicecare $241 - $253 2482%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Heb $241 - $253 2482%
Tx Healthcare Foundation $241 - $253 2482%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $265 - $279 2729%
Independent Medical Systems $265 - $279 2729%
Physician Cooperative Of Texas $265 - $279 2729%
Haa Preferred Partners $289 - $304 2976%
San Antonio Employers Health Alliance $289 - $304 2976%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $313 - $329 3223%
National Healthcare Solutions $313 - $329 3223%
Tml Intergovernmental Ebp $337 - $355 3471%
Multiplan $361 - $431 3718%
Usa Managed Care $361 - $380 3718%
Blue Bell $385 - $406 3965%
Directcare America $385 - $406 3965%
Managed Healthcare $409 - $431 4212%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1139 E Sonterra Blvd,, San Antonio, TX 78258
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals