CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, hemoglobin

Facility: Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85018
  • Insurance Median: $51
  • Cash Discount Price: $121
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, hemoglobin at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is $51. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $121. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2.37, this hospital’s rate is 21.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID.
Cash / Self-Pay
$121

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$51

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: $121 (5105%)
Insurance Median: $51 (2152%)
Cash: $121 (5105% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $51 (2152% 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 2152% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2052%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $115 84%
Humana $2 - $102 84%
Molina $2 84%
Prime Health $2 - $103 84%
Regence Blue Shield $2 84%
Rexburg Care And Rehab $2 84%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $2 84%
United $2 - $70 84%
Veteran'S Administration $2 84%
Regence $4 169%
Select Health $37 1561%
Select Health Ichn Brightpath $37 - $41 1561%
Select Health Idaho (Eirmc Only) $39 1646%
Aetna $48 - $59 2025%
Doug Andrus Distributing $49 2068%
Pacificsource Health $51 - $65 2152%
University Of Utah $51 2152%
Mountain Health Co-Op $61 - $91 2574%
Cigna $67 2827%
First Choice Health Of Washington $73 3080%
Moda $76 3207%
Dmba $78 3291%
Geha Ppo Usa $97 4093%
Multiplan $102 - $109 4304%
First Choice Of The Midwest $109 4599%
Interwest Health $109 4599%
St. John'S Health Network $109 4599%
Coventry First Health $111 4684%
Shashone-Bannock Tribal Health $121 5105%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3100 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID 83404
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals