How much does a Hemoglobin A1c cost in Texas?

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

In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test is about $34, with most between $16 and $62 ($108 cash/self-pay). Based on 404 Texas hospitals — 13% higher than the national typical of $30. Hospital list charges run about $180 (5.3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$34
Texas · $16$62
Cash / self-pay
$108
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$180
5.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 404 Texas 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 Texas — FAQs

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

In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test is about $34, with most between $16 and $62, based on 404 Texas hospitals. That's 13% higher than the national typical of $30.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test in Texas run around $108. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $180), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Texas hospital "list" charges for a Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes) test run about $180 — roughly 5.3× the $34 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 Texas?

Yes. If a Texas hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $34), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Texas hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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