CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, hemoglobin

Facility: Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center

Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85018
  • Insurance Median: $3
  • Cash Discount Price: $122
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, hemoglobin at Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center is $3. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $122. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2.37, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$122

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3

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: $122 (5148%)
Insurance Median: $3 (127%)
Cash: $122 (5148% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3 (127% 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.

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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
Absolute Total Care $2 - $35 84%
Aetna $2 - $107 84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $3 84%
Caresource $2 84%
Clover $2 84%
Devoted Health $2 84%
Eon Health $2 84%
Friday Health $2 84%
Georgia Assurance $2 84%
Healthspring $2 84%
Humana $2 84%
Shared Health $2 84%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $2 84%
United $2 - $87 84%
United Behavioral Health $2 84%
Wellcare $2 84%
Ambetter / Centene $3 127%
Blue Choice $3 127%
Health One Alliance $3 127%
Seven Corners $4 169%
Nhc Advantage $9 - $37 380%
Peach State $10 - $39 422%
Memorial Health Plan $11 - $87 464%
Amerigroup $12 - $48 506%
Centurion $14 - $54 591%
Dan Vaden Chevrolet Cadillac $20 - $78 844%
Cigna $39 - $155 1646%
Novanet $44 - $175 1857%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals