Blood test, hemoglobin
Facility: Labette Health
Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 85018
- Insurance Median: $2
- Cash Discount Price: $15
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.84x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Uhccp | $1 | 42% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $2 - $10 | 84% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $2 | 84% |
| Humana | $2 | 84% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $2 - $31 | 84% |
| Wellcare | $2 | 84% |
| Montgomery County | $2 - $12 | 84% |
| Healthy Blue | $2 | 84% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $3 | 127% |
| Multiplan | $30 | 1266% |
| Choicecare (First Health Network) | $32 | 1350% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas, Inc | $32 | 1350% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas, the cash price for a hemoglobin blood test (CPT 85018) is $15.00, which is significantly lower than the facility's negotiated rates with major payers like UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Humana. While the facility is a government-owned acute care hospital, patients should be aware that commercial insurance contracts often result in higher allowed amounts than self-pay options. If your insurance plan has a high deductible, paying the $15.00 cash price directly may be more cost-effective than relying on an insurance claim that could exceed this amount before your deductible is met.
To ensure you receive the most accurate pricing, always request an itemized bill before finalizing payment, as summary bills can obscure individual charges. Additionally, ask the billing department about "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the total cost if you settle the account in full within a short window. Since the facility's negotiated rates are substantially higher than the cash price, verifying your specific plan's allowed amount and confirming whether self-pay discounts apply prior to scheduling your visit can prevent unexpected costs.