CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, hemoglobin

Facility: Southeast Georgia Health System -- Camden Campus

Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85018
Insurance Median: $12
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, hemoglobin at Southeast Georgia Health System -- Camden Campus is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2.37, this hospital’s rate is 5.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Dan Proctor Drive, Saint Marys, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$12

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%)

Insurance Median: $12 (506%)

Ins. Median: $12 (506% 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 506% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 406%). 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

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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
Aetna	$2 - $17	84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2 - $14	84%
Caresource	$2 - $4	84%
Clover_Health	$2	84%
Devoted_Health	$2	84%
Humana	$2 - $18	84%
Pruitthealth	$2	84%
UnitedHealthcare	$2	84%
United_Healthcare_Veterans_Administration	$2	84%
Amerigroup_Community_Care	$3	127%
Caresource_Georgia_Families	$3	127%
Peachstate_Health_Plan	$3	127%
Ambetter / Centene	$4	169%
Sea_Island	$14	591%
Sghs_Meritain	$14	591%
Coventryone_Hix	$15	633%
United_Healthcare	$15	633%
Medishare	$17	717%
Choicecare	$18	759%
Cigna	$18	759%
First_Health_Southcare	$18	759%
Industry_Buying_Group_Ibg	$18	759%
One_Health_Great_West	$18	759%
Pponext	$19	802%

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 $X.
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 Southeast Georgia Health System -- Camden Campus 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.