CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $57
  • Cash Discount Price: $80
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls is $57. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $80. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 5.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 810 W Highway 71, Marble Falls, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$80

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$57

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: $80 (824%)
Insurance Median: $57 (587%)
Cash: $80 (824% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $57 (587% 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 587% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 487%). 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
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan $9 - $57 93%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $11 93%
American Health Plan $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $57 103%
Corvel $10 103%
Healthspring $10 103%
Humana $10 - $93 103%
Prime Health Services $10 103%
Procare Advantage $10 103%
Superior Health Plan $10 - $24 103%
Triwest $10 103%
Sedgwick $15 154%
Cigna $68 - $80 700%
Aetna $73 752%
Midcoast $73 752%
Quiktrip $73 752%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor $77 793%
Independent Medical System $80 824%
Curative $87 896%
First Health $93 958%
Healthsmart $93 - $100 958%
Bluebell Creameries $100 1030%
Private Health Care System $100 1030%
Three Rivers $120 1236%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 810 W Highway 71, Marble Falls, TX 78654
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals