How much does a Hemoglobin A1c cost in North Carolina?

Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test · CPT 83036 · State: North Carolina

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test is about $22, with most between $13 and $127 ($122 cash/self-pay). Based on 59 North Carolina hospitals — 27% lower than the national typical of $30. Hospital list charges run about $190 (8.6× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$22
North Carolina · $13$127
Cash / self-pay
$122
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$190
8.6× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 59 North Carolina 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 North Carolina — FAQs

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

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test is about $22, with most between $13 and $127, based on 59 North Carolina hospitals. That's 27% lower than the national typical of $30.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test in North Carolina run around $122. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $190), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

North Carolina hospital "list" charges for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test run about $190 — roughly 8.6× the $22 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 North Carolina?

Yes. If a North Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $22), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real North Carolina hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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