CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, hemoglobin

Facility: Henry County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85018
  • Insurance Median: $107
  • Cash Discount Price: $125
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 45.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, hemoglobin at Henry County Memorial Hospital is $107. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $125. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2.37, this hospital’s rate is 45.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 N 16Th St, New Castle, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$125

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$107

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: $125 (5274%)
Insurance Median: $107 (4515%)
Cash: $125 (5274% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $107 (4515% 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 4515% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 4415%). 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 - $4,474 84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $4,028 84%
Caresource Hip $2 84%
Caresource Just4Me $2 - $4 84%
Caresource Marketplace-All Other Plans $2 - $3 84%
Caresource Mcaid $2 84%
Caresource Mcr Adv $2 84%
Humana $2 - $4,632 84%
Encore Workers Comp-All Plans $3 - $5,000 127%
Cigna $5 - $3,579 211%
Health Alliance-All Plans $8 - $4,474 338%
Workers Comp - All Plans $8 - $4,737 338%
UnitedHealthcare $145 - $4,284 6118%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 N 16Th St, New Castle, IN 47362
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals