CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $88
  • Cash Discount Price: $88
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $88. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $88. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 9.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$88

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$88

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: $88 (906%)
Insurance Median: $88 (906%)
Cash: $88 (906% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $88 (906% 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 906% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 806%). 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 - $131 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $155 103%
Humana $10 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $102 103%
Alliance_Premier_Network $52 - $78 536%
Mercycare $54 - $81 556%
Triology $55 - $99 566%
Security_Health_Plan $58 - $104 597%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health $59 - $126 608%
Alliance $61 - $92 628%
Hfn $62 - $126 639%
United_Healthcare $62 - $138 639%
Aspirus_Health_Plan $63 - $95 649%
Beloit_Health_System $63 - $95 649%
Cigna $65 - $98 669%
Health_Partners_Insurance $66 - $99 680%
Health_Payment_Systems $66 - $100 680%
Dean_Health_Plan $69 - $104 711%
Medical_Associates $71 - $108 731%
Wps $75 - $124 772%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi $76 - $114 783%
Aspirus_Network_Inc $83 - $126 855%
Chorus_Community $86 - $130 886%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan $86 - $130 886%
Multiplan $86 - $150 886%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network $86 - $130 886%
Coventry $92 - $139 947%
Dean_Care $92 - $139 947%
Healthsmart $95 - $143 978%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals