How much does a Hemoglobin A1c cost in Minnesota?

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

In Minnesota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test is about $29, with most between $15 and $49 ($35 cash/self-pay). Based on 92 Minnesota hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $30. Hospital list charges run about $68 (2.3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$29
Minnesota · $15$49
Cash / self-pay
$35
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$68
2.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 92 Minnesota 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 Minnesota — FAQs

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

In Minnesota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test is about $29, with most between $15 and $49, based on 92 Minnesota hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $30.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test in Minnesota run around $35. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $68), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Minnesota hospital "list" charges for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test run about $68 — roughly 2.3× 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 Minnesota?

Yes. If a Minnesota hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $29), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Minnesota hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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