CMS Price Transparency Data
Blood test, hemoglobin
Facility: Union General Hospital
Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)
The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$8
about 4.0× the $2 Medicare rate · typically $5–$11
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
Medicare pays $2 Fair price $8 Cash price $18 Hospital's list price $24
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
✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Humana CignaKaiser Permanente
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 | $18 - $20 | 759% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor | $10 | 422% |
| Aetnamajor | $18 - $20 | 759% |
| Humanamajor | $12 - $18 | 506% |
| + 1 smaller / regional plan | $18 - $20 |
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Other Procedures at Union General 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.