CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, hemoglobin

Facility: Larkin Community Hospital Behavioral Health Srvs

Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85018
Insurance Median: $105
Cash Discount Price: $105
vs. Medicare Baseline: 44.30x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, hemoglobin at Larkin Community Hospital Behavioral Health Srvs is $105. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $105. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2.37, this hospital’s rate is 44.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1201 N 37Th Ave, Hollywood, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$105

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$105

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: $105 (4430%)

Insurance Median: $105 (4430%)

Cash: $105 (4430% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $105 (4430% 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 4430% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 4330%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Bright Hlth Mcr Adv	$2	84%
Medicaid / KanCare	$4	169%
Miami Childrens Hp-All Plans	$4	169%
Sunshine Behav Mcaid	$4	169%
Magellan Healthcare-All Plans	$90	3797%
Cigna	$105	4430%
Longevity Mcr Adv-All Plans	$141	5949%
Sunshine Behav Comm - All Other Plans	$141	5949%
Clear Spring Health-All Plans	$148	6245%
Aetna	$150	6329%
Hma Mcr Adv	$162	6835%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $105.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 85018.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Larkin Community Hospital Behavioral Health Srvs is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 85018.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.