Blood test, hemoglobin
Facility: Kula Hospital
Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)
Highest price of the 9 HI hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.
Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 HI hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.
A fair price for a Blood test, hemoglobin is about $5 (about 2.5× the $2 Medicare rate). Kula Hospital charges insurers about $6, or about $16 in cash — above the fair price. Located in Kula, HI.
This price is above the fair BaseRate — you may be able to pay less
Ask the hospital for the cash / self-pay price, check whether you qualify for financial assistance, or negotiate the bill down toward the fair price of about $5. Many patients pay well below the first number they’re quoted — the checklists below walk you through it.
What each insurance company pays
Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.
1 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital
Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.
| Insurance company | Price range | vs. Medicare |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcaremajor | $3 | 127% |
| + 3 smaller / regional plans | $5 - $8 |
Self-Pay How to get the cash price
Insurance Before you use insurance
Estimate your out-of-pocket cost
A rough estimate of what you’d pay with insurance (deductible + coinsurance) versus paying the cash price yourself.
Other Procedures at Kula Hospital
Compare: Blood test, hemoglobin at other HI hospitals
- Kuakini Medical Center · Honolulu $2
- North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc · Kamuela $2
- Adventist Health Castle · Kailua $3
- Wilcox Memorial Hospital · Lihue $3
- Kona Community Hospital · Kealakekua $3
- Straub Clinic and Hospital · Honolulu $3
- Pali Momi Medical Center · Aiea $3
- Kau Hospital · Pahala $3
Insurance negotiated median for the same procedure, sorted lowest first.