How much does a Hemoglobin A1c cost in Pennsylvania?

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

In Pennsylvania, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test is about $33, with most between $17 and $74 ($65 cash/self-pay). Based on 143 Pennsylvania hospitals — 10% higher than the national typical of $30. Hospital list charges run about $114 (3.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$33
Pennsylvania · $17–$74
Cash / self-pay
$65
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$114
3.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 143 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania — FAQs

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

In Pennsylvania, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test is about $33, with most between $17 and $74, based on 143 Pennsylvania hospitals. That's 10% higher than the national typical of $30.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test in Pennsylvania run around $65. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $114), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Pennsylvania hospital "list" charges for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test run about $114 — roughly 3.5× the $33 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 Pennsylvania?

Yes. If a Pennsylvania hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $33), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Pennsylvania hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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