CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $12
  • Cash Discount Price: $147
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.24x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $147. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 345 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$147

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$12

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: $147 (1514%)
Insurance Median: $12 (124%)
Cash: $147 (1514% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $12 (124% 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.

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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 $7 - $10 72%
Curative $7 72%
Driscoll Health Plan $8 82%
Superior Health $8 82%
Ambetter / Centene $10 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 103%
Christus Health Plan $10 103%
Christus Spohn Health Network $10 - $88 103%
Cigna $10 103%
Ilumed Aco Reach $10 103%
Imperial Insurance Of Texas $10 103%
Texas Independence Health Plan $10 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 103%
Wellcare Complete $10 103%
Wellmed $10 103%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup) $10 103%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $12 - $110 124%
Prime Health Services $13 - $125 134%
Ninety Degree Benefits $15 154%
Sana Benefits $15 154%
Healthcare Highways $81 834%
America'S Choice Provider Network $103 1061%
Provider Network Of America $110 1133%
Quik Trip $110 1133%
Usa Managed Care Organization $110 1133%
Multiplan/Phcs $118 1215%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 345 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL