CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, hemoglobin

Facility: St Luke's Nampa Medical Center

Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85018
Insurance Median: $10
Cash Discount Price: $15
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, hemoglobin at St Luke's Nampa Medical Center is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2.37, this hospital’s rate is 4.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9850 West St Lukes Drive, Nampa, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$15

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$10

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: $15 (633%)

Insurance Median: $10 (422%)

Cash: $15 (633% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $10 (422% 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 422% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 322%). 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

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

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2 - $15	84%
Commercial [1028]	$2 - $16	84%
Mountain Health Co-Op [1067]	$2 - $12	84%
Pacificsource [1020]	$2 - $14	84%
Select Health [1063]	$2 - $12	84%
Slplan Tap Mc St Lukes Health Plan [1641000001]	$2 - $12	84%
St Lukes Health Plan [1046]	$2 - $12	84%
UnitedHealthcare	$2 - $15	84%
Blue Shield Alt [100401]	$5	211%
Regence Out Of State [1004]	$5	211%
Regence [1005]	$5	211%
Aetna	$9 - $16	380%
Cigna	$9 - $14	380%
First Health [1064]	$9 - $15	380%
Geha [1065]	$9 - $15	380%
Providence [1022]	$9 - $14	380%
United Medical Resources [1051]	$9 - $15	380%
Webtpa [1071]	$9 - $15	380%
Moda [1055]	$10 - $16	422%

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 $15.
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 St Luke's Nampa Medical Center 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.