How much does a Hemoglobin A1c cost in Iowa?

Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test · CPT 83036 · State: Iowa

In Iowa, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test is about $52, with most between $35 and $69 ($64 cash/self-pay). Based on 67 Iowa hospitals — 73% higher than the national typical of $30. Hospital list charges run about $84 (1.6× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$52
Iowa · $35$69
Cash / self-pay
$64
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$84
1.6× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 67 Iowa 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 Iowa — FAQs

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

In Iowa, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test is about $52, with most between $35 and $69, based on 67 Iowa hospitals. That's 73% higher than the national typical of $30.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test in Iowa run around $64. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $84), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Iowa hospital "list" charges for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test run about $84 — roughly 1.6× the $52 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 Iowa?

Yes. If a Iowa hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $52), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Iowa hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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