How much does Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test cost in Rhode Island?

Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test · CPT 83036 · State: Rhode Island

In Rhode Island, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test is about $31, with most between $26 and $34 ($36 cash/self-pay). Based on 5 Rhode Island hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $30. Hospital list charges run about $62 (2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$31
Rhode Island · $26–$34
Cash / self-pay
$36
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$62
2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 5 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island — FAQs

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

In Rhode Island, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test is about $31, with most between $26 and $34, based on 5 Rhode Island hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $30.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test in Rhode Island run around $36. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $62), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Rhode Island hospital "list" charges for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test run about $62 — roughly 2× the $31 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 Rhode Island?

Yes. If a Rhode Island hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $31), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Rhode Island hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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