How much does a Hemoglobin A1c cost in San Antonio?

Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test · CPT 83036 · Metro area: San Antonio

In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test is about $16, with most between $14 and $37 ($399 cash/self-pay). Based on 40 San Antonio hospitals — 47% lower than the national typical of $30. Hospital list charges run about $458 (28.6× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$16
San Antonio · $14–$37
Cash / self-pay
$399
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$458
28.6× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 40 San Antonio 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 San Antonio — FAQs

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

In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test is about $16, with most between $14 and $37, based on 40 San Antonio hospitals. That's 47% lower than the national typical of $30.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test in San Antonio run around $399. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $458), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

San Antonio hospital "list" charges for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test run about $458 — roughly 28.6× the $16 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 San Antonio?

Yes. If a San Antonio hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $16), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real San Antonio hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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