CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, hemoglobin

Facility: Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85018
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $56
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, hemoglobin at Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $56. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2.37, this hospital’s rate is 2.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 515 College Street, Cedar Falls, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$56

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $56 (2363%)
Insurance Median: $5 (211%)
Cash: $56 (2363% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (211% 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 211% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 111%). 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
Aetna $2 - $6 84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 84%
Geha $2 84%
Iowa Total Care $2 84%
Medicaid / KanCare $2 84%
Medicare (plans) $2 84%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $26 84%
Amish Hospital Aid $3 127%
Ambetter / Centene $4 169%
Centivo $4 169%
Oscar $4 169%
Claimdoc $5 211%
Nova $5 211%
Allied Benefit Systems $6 253%
Asr Health Benefits $6 253%
Coventry $6 253%
First Health $6 253%
Health Choices $6 253%
Lucent Health $6 253%
Luminare Health $6 253%
Medical Associates $6 253%
Medical Mutual $6 253%
Meritain $6 253%
Webtpa $6 253%
Health Partners $8 338%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $9 - $26 380%
Auxiant $18 759%
Cigna $18 759%
Medica $18 759%
Midlands $18 759%
Midlands Choice $18 759%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 515 College Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals