CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Upland Hills Health

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $64
  • Cash Discount Price: $75
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Upland Hills Health is $64. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $75. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 6.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 Compassion Way, Dodgeville, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$75

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$64

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: $75 (772%)
Insurance Median: $64 (659%)
Cash: $75 (772% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $64 (659% 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 659% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 559%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $8 41%
Ghc Of Eau Claire $6 62%
Ghc Of Sc Wi $6 - $94 62%
Mhs $6 - $39 62%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $39 72%
Humana $39 - $125 402%
Icare $39 402%
Medical Associates $39 - $104 402%
Security Health Plan $39 402%
Dean Health Plan $64 659%
Quartz $75 772%
Alliance $78 803%
Wps $85 - $87 875%
Cigna $104 - $116 1071%
Multiplan $122 1256%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 800 Compassion Way, Dodgeville, WI 53533
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals