Blood test, hemoglobin
Facility: New Orleans East Hospital
Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)
Highest price of the 9 LA hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.
Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 LA hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.
A fair price for a Blood test, hemoglobin is about $3 (about 1.5× the $2 Medicare rate). New Orleans East Hospital charges insurers about $3, or about $9 in cash — about the fair price. Located in New Orleans, LA.
What each insurance company pays
Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.
4 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital
Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.
| Insurance company | Price range | vs. Medicare |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcaremajor | $2 | 84% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor | $2 - $4 | 84% |
| Aetnamajor | $2 - $3 | 84% |
| Humanamajor | $2 - $4 | 84% |
| Ambetter (Centene) | $3 | 127% |
| AmeriHealth | $2 | 84% |
| + 4 smaller / regional plans | $2 - $5 |
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Other Procedures at New Orleans East Hospital
Compare: Blood test, hemoglobin at other LA hospitals
- Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center · Lafayette $2
- University Medical Center New Orleans · New Orleans $2
- Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics · Lafayette $2
- Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish · Houma $2
- West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital · Sulphur $2
- Ochsner St Mary · Morgan City $2
- North Oaks Medical Center · Hammond $2
- Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital · Alexandria $2
Insurance negotiated median for the same procedure, sorted lowest first.