How much does a Hemoglobin A1c cost in Austin?

Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test · CPT 83036 · Metro area: Austin

In Austin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test is about $82, with most between $28 and $434 ($398 cash/self-pay). Based on 12 Austin hospitals — 173% higher than the national typical of $30. Hospital list charges run about $398 (4.9× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$82
Austin · $28$434
Cash / self-pay
$398
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$398
4.9× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 12 Austin 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 Austin — FAQs

How much does a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test cost in Austin?

In Austin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test is about $82, with most between $28 and $434, based on 12 Austin hospitals. That's 173% higher than the national typical of $30.

How much does a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test cost without insurance in Austin?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test in Austin run around $398. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $398), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Austin hospital bill for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test so high?

Austin hospital "list" charges for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test run about $398 — roughly 4.9× the $82 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 Austin?

Yes. If a Austin hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $82), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Austin hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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