CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, hemoglobin

Facility: HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid

Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85018
  • Insurance Median: $52
  • Cash Discount Price: $812
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, hemoglobin at HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid is $52. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $812. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2.37, this hospital’s rate is 21.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 Pasadena Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$812

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$52

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: $812 (34262%)
Insurance Median: $52 (2194%)
Cash: $812 (34262% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $52 (2194% 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 2194% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2094%). 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 - $244 84%
Baycare Health Plans $2 84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 84%
Devoted Health $2 84%
Humana $2 - $227 84%
Ndms Definitive Care $2 84%
Sunshine State $2 84%
Ultimate Health Plan $2 84%
United $2 - $365 84%
United Va Ccn $2 84%
Wellcare $2 84%
Wellmed $2 84%
Align Senior Care $3 127%
American Health Plan $3 127%
Careplus $3 127%
Centurion $3 127%
Cigna $3 127%
Clear Spring Health $3 127%
Florida Complete Care $3 127%
Gold Kidney Of Florida $3 127%
Longevity Health Plan $3 127%
Oscar $3 127%
Simply Healthcare $3 - $125 127%
Solis Health Plan $3 127%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members $38 1603%
Corvel Corporation $52 2194%
Rockport Healthcare Group $52 2194%
Prime Health $53 2236%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health $58 2447%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum $58 2447%
Freedom Health Care $63 2658%
Optimum Healthcare $63 2658%
Avmed $65 - $203 2743%
Suncoast Neighborly Care $65 2743%
Molina $154 - $219 6498%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems $187 - $747 7890%
Sunshine State Health Plan $207 8734%
Plotkin Health $406 17131%
Prime Health Sheriff $406 17131%
Multiplan $609 - $690 25696%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1501 Pasadena Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals