CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, hemoglobin

Facility: Pali Momi Medical Center

Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85018
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $16
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, hemoglobin at Pali Momi Medical Center is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2.37, this hospital’s rate is 2.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 98-1079 Moanalua Road, Aiea, HI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $16 (675%)
Insurance Median: $6 (253%)
Cash: $16 (675% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (253% 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 253% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 153%). 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
Alohacare $2 - $3 84%
Devoted $2 84%
Hmsa $2 - $5 84%
Mdx $2 - $3 84%
Ohana $2 - $3 84%
UnitedHealthcare $3 127%
Hcha $5 211%
Pac Admin $5 211%
Hwmg/Hmaa $6 253%
Uha $6 253%
Verdegard $6 253%
Calvos $19 - $182 802%
Mimoh $19 - $182 802%
Kaiser $20 - $194 844%
Multiplan $20 - $206 844%
Coventry $21 - $206 886%
Mccp $21 - $206 886%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 98-1079 Moanalua Road, Aiea, HI 96701
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals