CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $44
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $44. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$44

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $44 (453%)
Insurance Median: $11 (113%)
Cash: $44 (453% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (113% 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
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $93 21%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $88 31%
Humana $3 - $26 31%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan $5 - $70 51%
Wellpath $5 - $51 51%
Coventry $8 - $79 82%
Ebpa $8 - $80 82%
Harvard Pilgrim $8 - $74 82%
Magnacare $8 - $74 82%
Mvp $8 - $88 82%
Cigna $9 - $93 93%
Nppn $9 - $84 93%
Aetna $10 103%
Martins Point $10 103%
St. Regis $10 103%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network $10 103%
Fidelis Care $11 - $12 113%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals