A1C Test Cost in Rhode Island (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a a1c test cost in Rhode Island?
Where you have an a1c test done in Rhode Island swings the bill from $9 to $39 for identical care. The median cash price across 13 reporting hospitals is $36. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer.
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Where a1c test costs vary in Rhode Island
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Cheapest A1C Test Providers in Rhode Island
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs median ($36) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prospect CharterCare SJHSRI, LLC | North Providence, RI | $9 | $27 below |
| 2 | Landmark Medical Center | RI | $9 | $27 below |
| 3 | SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH | RI | $9 | $27 below |
| 4 | Westerly Hospital | RI | $36 | $0 above |
| 5 | Butler Hospital | Providence, RI | $39 | $3 above |
| 6 | Kent County Memorial Hospital | Warwick, RI | $39 | $3 above |
| 7 | Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island | Providence, RI | $39 | $3 above |
| 8 | Prospect CharterCare RWMC, LLC | Providence, RI | $57 | $21 above |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
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- Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
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Quick take
- Prospect CharterCare SJHSRI, LLC is the lowest-cost option at $9 - $27 below the median posted price ($36), just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $36, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- Independent and doctor-office labs often charge much less than hospital labs for the same test and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset. Ask where your plan sends lab work.
| Coverage | Hospitals with a rate | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| With insurance (commercial, average) | 5 | $12 to $29 | $26 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 13 | $6 to $61 | $36 |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island | 4 | $11 to $12 | $11 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 4 | $13 to $20 | $19 |
| Aetna | 3 | $56 to $56 | $56 |
| Cigna | 3 | $19 to $21 | $20 |
Rates are negotiated allowed amounts and cash prices from hospital price-transparency files (October 2026), shown at each hospital’s lowest-priced typical billing code for this procedure. Facility fees only. The typical range is the middle 80% of hospitals, not a quote for your visit.
How much does an a1c test cost with insurance in Rhode Island?
Across 5 Rhode Island hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for a1c test average $12 to $29 per hospital, with a median near $26. That is the amount your plan and you pay the hospital together; you owe your deductible, then coinsurance, up to your out-of-pocket maximum.
Each hospital’s figure is the average of the commercial insurers it lists. Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid rates are excluded.
How much does an a1c test cost without insurance in Rhode Island?
Cash (self-pay) prices for a1c test at 13 Rhode Island hospitals range from $6 to $61, with a median of $36. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for any financial-assistance discount before you book; both can be lower than the posted price.
Cash prices are the hospital’s published discounted rate for patients paying without insurance.
How much does an a1c test cost with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island?
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island negotiated rates for a1c test at 4 Rhode Island hospitals range from $11 to $12, with a median near $11. Your own cost depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance, and on whether the hospital is in your network.
Includes Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem plans listed by each hospital.
How much does an a1c test cost with UnitedHealthcare in Rhode Island?
UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for a1c test at 4 Rhode Island hospitals range from $13 to $20, with a median near $19. If a hospital is out of network for your UnitedHealthcare plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How much does an a1c test cost with Aetna in Rhode Island?
Aetna negotiated rates for a1c test at 3 Rhode Island hospitals range from $56 to $56, with a median near $56. If a hospital is out of network for your Aetna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How much does an a1c test cost with Cigna in Rhode Island?
Cigna negotiated rates for a1c test at 3 Rhode Island hospitals range from $19 to $21, with a median near $20. If a hospital is out of network for your Cigna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How where you go changes what you pay for a1c test
The same a1c test bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.
- Facility fee $6–$62
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $62–$137
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
Lifespan (Rhode Island Hospital, Miriam Hospital) and Care New England (Women & Infants, Kent Hospital) dominate a market that is effectively a single metro area - Providence and its immediate suburbs. Rhode Island approved a merger between the two systems, which when complete will create a near-monopoly in the state's hospital market. Prices here already trend above the Northeast average.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (1) report prices above $84, including Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island at $137, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $22 versus $100 inpatient (about 4.5× more), so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.
On top of the facility price, your actual bill depends on your deductible, your out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved - not just the facility - is in-network.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$36 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$7 |
| Out-of-network provider | $79+ |
Frequently asked questions: a1c test costs in Rhode Island
How much does an a1c test cost in Rhode Island?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $6, with most facilities between $6 and $7 (based on 9 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices at the middle 80% of Rhode Island hospitals run $6–$61; outlier facilities above and below that range are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get an a1c test in Rhode Island?
Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Rhode Island data is Prospect CharterCare SJHSRI, LLC in North Providence at about $9. By metro, Providence has the lowest median ($39).
Why is an a1c test so much cheaper at some Rhode Island hospitals?
Typical prices vary about 1.2× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Rhode Island, the median cash (self-pay) price is $36 versus a median negotiated rate of $26 - about 1.4× higher. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.
How much will I actually pay out of pocket for an a1c test in Rhode Island?
Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.
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John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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