CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Crescent Medical Center Lancaster

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: $50
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Crescent Medical Center Lancaster is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $50. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 3.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2600 West Pleasant Run Road, Lancaster, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$50

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

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: $50 (515%)
Insurance Median: $30 (309%)
Cash: $50 (515% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $30 (309% 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 309% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 209%). 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
Aetna $10 103%
Choice Care $10 103%
Superior Health Plan $10 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 103%
Wellcare $10 103%
Wellmed $10 103%
Oscar $12 - $19 124%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $24 - $47 247%
Prime Health Services $39 - $60 402%
Cigna $60 - $93 618%
Friday Health Insurance Company $78 - $121 803%
Sana Benefits $1,359 13996%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2600 West Pleasant Run Road, Lancaster, TX 75146
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals