How much does a Hemoglobin A1c cost in Massachusetts?
Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test · CPT 83036 · State: Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test is about $29, with most between $21 and $106 ($101 cash/self-pay). Based on 41 Massachusetts hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $30. Hospital list charges run about $109 (3.8× higher).
Source: medians across 41 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts — FAQs
How much does a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test cost in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test is about $29, with most between $21 and $106, based on 41 Massachusetts hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $30.
How much does a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test cost without insurance in Massachusetts?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test in Massachusetts run around $101. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $109), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Massachusetts hospital bill for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test so high?
Massachusetts hospital "list" charges for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test run about $109 — roughly 3.8× the $29 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 Massachusetts?
Yes. If a Massachusetts hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $29), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Massachusetts hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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