CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, hemoglobin

Facility: Norton Scott Hospital

Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85018
Insurance Median: $14
Cash Discount Price: $12
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, hemoglobin at Norton Scott Hospital is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2.37, this hospital’s rate is 5.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1451 N Gardner St, Scottsburg, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$12

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$14

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: $12 (506%)

Insurance Median: $14 (591%)

Cash: $12 (506% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $14 (591% 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 591% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 491%). 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 - $34	84%
Caresource Indiana Healthy Indiana Plan (Hip)	$2	84%
Caresource Indiana Hoosier Healthwise (Hhw)	$2	84%
Caresource Indiana Just4Me	$2	84%
Managed Health Services (Mhs)	$2 - $14	84%
Managed Health Services (Mhs) Hoosier Care Connect	$2	84%
Mdwise Hoosier Healthwise (Hhw)	$2	84%
Molina Healthcare	$2 - $3	84%
UnitedHealthcare	$2 - $35	84%
Communicare Advantage	$14	591%
Managed Health Services (Mhs) Healthy Indiana Plan (Hip)	$14	591%
Mdwise Healthy Indiana Plan (Hip)	$14	591%
Aetna	$37	1561%
Multiplan	$46 - $49	1941%
Cigna	$49	2068%
Encore Health Network	$49	2068%
Prime Health	$49	2068%
Ppom	$51	2152%
Intercommunity Health Network (Ihn)	$52	2194%

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 $12.
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 Norton Scott Hospital 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.