CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, hemoglobin

Facility: Baptist Medical Center Beaches

Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85018
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: $58
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, hemoglobin at Baptist Medical Center Beaches is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $58. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2.37, this hospital’s rate is 12.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1350 13Th Ave S, Jacksonville Beach, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$58

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

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: $58 (2447%)
Insurance Median: $30 (1266%)
Cash: $58 (2447% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $30 (1266% 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 1266% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1166%). 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
Aetna $2 - $75 84%
Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida $2 84%
Florida Community Care $2 - $3 84%
Pace $2 84%
Tomorrow'S Rainbow $2 84%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $49 84%
Va Ccn $2 84%
Amerigroup Of Georgia $3 127%
Amerihealth Caritas $3 127%
Daniel Memorial $3 127%
Devoted $3 127%
Simply Healthcare Plans $3 - $4 127%
Simply Healthcare Plans - Cha $3 127%
Sunshine State Health Plan $3 127%
United Community Plan $3 127%
Upmc $3 127%
Vivida Health $3 127%
Molina Healthcare Of Florida $4 169%
Ambetter / Centene $6 253%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $19 - $61 802%
Avmed $30 - $48 1266%
Borland Groover $38 1603%
Occunet $38 1603%
Cigna $39 - $57 1646%
Northeast Florida State Hospital $39 1646%
Centivo $41 - $80 1730%
Capital Health Plan $43 1814%
Geo Group $47 1983%
Watchtower $52 2194%
Fscj Student Insurance $56 2363%
Suddath Company $59 2489%
Caresource Of Georgia $61 2574%
Medicaid / KanCare $61 2574%
Peach State Health Plan $61 2574%
Phcs $70 2954%
Evolutions Healthcare $85 3586%
Multiplan $85 3586%
Corvel $92 3882%
Coventry Workers Comp $92 3882%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1350 13Th Ave S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals