How much does a Hemoglobin A1c cost in Alabama?
Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test · CPT 83036 · State: Alabama
In Alabama, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test is about $18, with most between $11 and $32 ($45 cash/self-pay). Based on 54 Alabama hospitals — 40% lower than the national typical of $30. Hospital list charges run about $76 (4.2× higher).
Source: medians across 54 Alabama hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.
Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test cost in Alabama — FAQs
How much does a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test cost in Alabama?
In Alabama, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test is about $18, with most between $11 and $32, based on 54 Alabama hospitals. That's 40% lower than the national typical of $30.
How much does a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test cost without insurance in Alabama?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test in Alabama run around $45. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $76), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Alabama hospital bill for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test so high?
Alabama hospital "list" charges for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test run about $76 — roughly 4.2× the $18 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.
Can I negotiate the cost of a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test in Alabama?
Yes. If a Alabama hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $18), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Alabama hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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