CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, hemoglobin

Facility: HCA Healthone Mountain Ridge

Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85018
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $310
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, hemoglobin at HCA Healthone Mountain Ridge is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $310. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2.37, this hospital’s rate is 2.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9191 Grant St, Thornton, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$310

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$2.37

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $2.37 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $310 (13080%)
Insurance Median: $6 (253%)
Cash: $310 (13080% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (253% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $2.37 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 253% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 153%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Cigna $1 - $199 42%
Aetna $2 - $164 84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $230 84%
Bright Health $2 - $93 84%
Delaware Life Insurance $2 84%
Devoted Health $2 84%
Humana $2 84%
Innovage Pace $2 84%
Kaiser $2 - $110 84%
Mutual Of Omaha $2 84%
Rocky Mountain Health $2 84%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $2 84%
Total Longterm Care $2 84%
Triwest Health Alliance $2 84%
United $2 - $140 84%
Wellcare $2 84%
Multiplan $7 - $279 295%
Pinnacol Workers Comp $7 295%
Vail Health $47 1983%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs $106 4473%
Western Plains Community Health $202 8523%
Northcare $217 9156%
Physician Health Partners $217 9156%
Medical Development International $248 10464%
Prime Health $279 11772%
Life Source Services $350 14768%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9191 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals