CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, hemoglobin

Facility: Frankfort Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85018
  • Insurance Median: $2
  • Cash Discount Price: $204
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.84x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, hemoglobin at Frankfort Regional Medical Center is $2. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $204. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2.37, this hospital’s rate is 0.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 299 Kings Daughters Drive, Frankfort, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$204

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2

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: $204 (8608%)
Insurance Median: $2 (84%)
Cash: $204 (8608% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2 (84% 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.

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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 84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 84%
Coventry Cares $2 84%
Devoted Health $2 84%
Horizon Pace $2 84%
Humana $2 - $56 84%
Molina $2 84%
United $2 - $92 84%
United Behavioral Health $2 84%
United Va $2 84%
Wellcare $2 - $3 84%
Corvel $33 1392%
Prime Health $33 1392%
Signature Advantage $39 1646%
Cigna $60 2532%
Essence Healthcare $92 3882%
Baptist Health Network $110 4641%
Hospice Of Central Kentucky $129 5443%
Occupational Mc Alliance $164 6920%
Multiplan $194 8186%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 299 Kings Daughters Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals