A1C test cost in Milwaukee, WI
In Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, 18 hospitals list a cash price for hemoglobin A1C blood test (average blood sugar over about 3 months): from $27.50 to $101.34, with a median of $32.83. The lowest listed price is at Aurora Medical Center Grafton and 8 other hospitals — $5.33 less than the median here. Across Wisconsin, the median is $45.52 at 78 hospitals.
Cash prices at 18 facilities across 11 cities for code 83036, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Nov 21, 2025 and Mar 23, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton lowest Grafton, WI · (262) 329-1000 POC HEMOGLOBIN A1C | $27.50 | $55.00 | $7.77–$46.75 | 50% | Nov 21, 2025 source file |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit lowest Summit, WI · (262) 434-1600 POC HEMOGLOBIN A1C | $27.50 | $55.00 | $7.77–$46.75 | 50% | Nov 21, 2025 source file |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center lowest West Allis, WI · (414) 328-6000 POC HEMOGLOBIN A1C | $27.50 | $55.00 | $7.77–$46.75 | 50% | Nov 21, 2025 source file |
| Aurora St Lukes South Shore of Aurora Health Care Metro lowest Cudahy, WI POC HEMOGLOBIN A1C | $27.50 | $55.00 | $7.77–$46.75 | 50% | Nov 21, 2025 source file |
| Aurora St Lukes Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro lowest Milwaukee, WI · (414) 649-6000 POC HEMOGLOBIN A1C | $27.50 | $55.00 | $7.77–$46.75 | 50% | Nov 21, 2025 source file |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro lowest Milwaukee, WI POC HEMOGLOBIN A1C | $27.50 | $55.00 | $7.77–$46.75 | 50% | Nov 21, 2025 source file |
| Aurora Psychiatric Hospital lowest Wauwatosa, WI · (414) 454-6600 POC HEMOGLOBIN A1C | $27.50 | $55.00 | $7.77–$46.75 | 50% | Nov 21, 2025 source file |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha lowest Kenosha, WI · (262) 948-5600 POC HEMOGLOBIN A1C | $27.50 | $55.00 | $7.77–$46.75 | 50% | Nov 21, 2025 source file |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County lowest Hartford, WI · (262) 673-2300 POC HEMOGLOBIN A1C | $27.50 | $55.00 | $7.77–$46.75 | 50% | Nov 21, 2025 source file |
| Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Institute Mequon, WI HC GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN TEST | $38.16 | $72.00 | $10.20–$44.29 | 47% | — source file |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital Franklin, WI HC GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN TEST - POC | $38.16 | $72.00 | $10.20–$45.61 | 47% | — source file |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital Franklin, WI HC GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN TEST | $38.16 | $72.00 | $10.20–$45.61 | 47% | — source file |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital Milwaukee, WI · (414) 447-2130 HC GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN TEST - POC | $38.16 | $72.00 | $10.20–$45.61 | 47% | — source file |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital Milwaukee, WI · (414) 447-2130 HC GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN TEST | $38.16 | $72.00 | $10.20–$45.61 | 47% | — source file |
| Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Institute Mequon, WI HC GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN TEST | $38.16 | $72.00 | $10.20–$44.29 | 47% | — source file |
| Ascension St. Francis Hospital Milwaukee, WI · (414) 647-5000 HC GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN TEST - POC | $38.16 | $72.00 | $10.20–$45.61 | 47% | — source file |
| Ascension St. Francis Hospital Milwaukee, WI · (414) 647-5000 HC GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN TEST | $38.16 | $72.00 | $10.20–$45.61 | 47% | — source file |
| Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - Southeast Wisconsin Franklin, WI HC GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN TEST - POC | $38.16 | $72.00 | $10.20–$45.61 | 47% | — source file |
| Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - Southeast Wisconsin Franklin, WI HC GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN TEST | $38.16 | $72.00 | $10.20–$45.61 | 47% | — source file |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha Kenosha, WI · (262) 948-5600 HEMOGLOBIN A1C | $82.50 | $165.00 | $7.77–$140.25 | 50% | Nov 21, 2025 source file |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro Milwaukee, WI HEMOGLOBIN A1C | $82.50 | $165.00 | $7.77–$140.25 | 50% | Nov 21, 2025 source file |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County Hartford, WI · (262) 673-2300 HEMOGLOBIN A1C | $82.50 | $165.00 | $7.77–$140.25 | 50% | Nov 21, 2025 source file |
| Aurora St Lukes Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro Milwaukee, WI · (414) 649-6000 HEMOGLOBIN A1C | $82.50 | $165.00 | $7.77–$140.25 | 50% | Nov 21, 2025 source file |
| Aurora Psychiatric Hospital Wauwatosa, WI · (414) 454-6600 HEMOGLOBIN A1C | $82.50 | $165.00 | $7.77–$140.25 | 50% | Nov 21, 2025 source file |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton Grafton, WI · (262) 329-1000 HEMOGLOBIN A1C | $82.50 | $165.00 | $7.77–$140.25 | 50% | Nov 21, 2025 source file |
| Aurora St Lukes South Shore of Aurora Health Care Metro Cudahy, WI HEMOGLOBIN A1C | $82.50 | $165.00 | $7.77–$140.25 | 50% | Nov 21, 2025 source file |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center West Allis, WI · (414) 328-6000 HEMOGLOBIN A1C | $82.50 | $165.00 | $7.77–$140.25 | 50% | Nov 21, 2025 source file |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit Summit, WI · (262) 434-1600 HEMOGLOBIN A1C | $82.50 | $165.00 | $7.77–$140.25 | 50% | Nov 21, 2025 source file |
| Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Ozaukee Mequon, WI HC GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN TEST | $84.27 | $159.00 | $10.20–$44.29 | 47% | — source file |
| Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI · (414) 585-1374 HC GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN TEST - POC | $84.27 | $159.00 | $10.20–$44.29 | 47% | — source file |
| Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI · (414) 585-1374 HC GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN TEST - POC | $84.27 | $159.00 | $10.20–$44.29 | 47% | — source file |
| Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI · (414) 585-1374 HC GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN TEST | $84.27 | $159.00 | $10.20–$44.29 | 47% | — source file |
| Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI · (414) 585-1374 HC GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN TEST | $84.27 | $159.00 | $10.20–$44.29 | 47% | — source file |
| Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Ozaukee Mequon, WI HC GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN TEST | $84.27 | $159.00 | $10.20–$44.29 | 47% | — source file |
| Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Ozaukee Mequon, WI HC GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN TEST - POC | $84.27 | $159.00 | $10.20–$44.29 | 47% | — source file |
| Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Ozaukee Mequon, WI HC GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN TEST - POC | $84.27 | $159.00 | $10.20–$44.29 | 47% | — source file |
| Columbia St. Mary's Glendale, WI GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN | $87.45 | $165.00 | $9.42–$23.69 | 47% | — source file |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI · (414) 266-3954 HBC HEMOGLOBIN A1C NB | $101.34 | $184.25 | $128.98–$175.04 | 45% | Mar 23, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI · (414) 266-3954 HBC POCT HEMOGLOBIN A1C | $101.34 | $184.25 | $128.98–$175.04 | 45% | Mar 23, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI · (414) 266-3954 HBC HEMOGLOBIN A1C | $101.34 | $184.25 | $128.98–$175.04 | 45% | Mar 23, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI · (414) 266-3954 HBC HEMOGLOBIN A1C APPLTN | $101.34 | $184.25 | $128.98–$175.04 | 45% | Mar 23, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI · (414) 266-3954 HBC HEMOGLOBIN A1C MQ | $101.34 | $184.25 | $128.98–$175.04 | 45% | Mar 23, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI · (414) 266-3954 HBC HEMOGLOBIN A1C KN | $101.34 | $184.25 | $128.98–$175.04 | 45% | Mar 23, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI · (414) 266-3954 HBC HEMOGLOBIN A1C KN | $101.34 | $184.25 | $128.98–$175.04 | 45% | Mar 23, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI · (414) 266-3954 HBC HEMOGLOBIN A1C NB | $101.34 | $184.25 | $128.98–$175.04 | 45% | Mar 23, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI · (414) 266-3954 HBC HEMOGLOBIN A1C APPLTN | $101.34 | $184.25 | $128.98–$175.04 | 45% | Mar 23, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI · (414) 266-3954 HBC HEMOGLOBIN A1C MQ | $101.34 | $184.25 | $128.98–$175.04 | 45% | Mar 23, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI · (414) 266-3954 HBC HEMOGLOBIN A1C | $101.34 | $184.25 | $128.98–$175.04 | 45% | Mar 23, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI · (414) 266-3954 HBC POCT HEMOGLOBIN A1C | $101.34 | $184.25 | $128.98–$175.04 | 45% | Mar 23, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $27.50, median $32.83, highest $101.34 — a 3.7× difference within the same market.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 14 facilities here, median $27.50. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
Cash or insurance?
At 15 of 18 hospitals that publish insurer rates for this code here, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated, and at 1 it is below every plan's rate. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
An A1C test measures how much sugar is attached to hemoglobin in red blood cells, which reflects average blood sugar over roughly the past three months. It is used to screen for and diagnose prediabetes and diabetes and to track how well diabetes is controlled.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the A1C test only. The blood draw is often billed separately, unless the test is done from a fingerstick in the office.