CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, hemoglobin

Facility: Mercy Hospital Stoddard

Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85018
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $31
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.69x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, hemoglobin at Mercy Hospital Stoddard is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2.37, this hospital’s rate is 1.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 N One Mile Rd, Dexter, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$31

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4

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: $31 (1308%)
Insurance Median: $4 (169%)
Cash: $31 (1308% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4 (169% 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
Acentra Health Contracted [320527] $2 84%
Aetna $2 - $36 84%
American Health Advantage Of Mo Mcr Hmo Contracted [320264] $2 84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $43 84%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $2 84%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $2 84%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] $2 84%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $2 84%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $2 84%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $2 84%
Humana $2 84%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $2 84%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $2 84%
Medicaid / KanCare $2 - $48 84%
Medicare (plans) $2 84%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $2 84%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518] $2 84%
Tricare $2 84%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $6 84%
Ambetter / Centene $3 127%
Consociate Consolidated Health Contracted [320490] $3 - $5 127%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $3 127%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $3 127%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $3 127%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $4 - $5 169%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $4 169%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $4 - $38 169%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $4 169%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $4 - $33 169%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522] $4 169%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $4 169%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $4 - $33 169%
Cigna $6 253%
Hope Trust Contracted [320488] $6 253%
Health Alliance Contracted [320164] $31 1308%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $33 1392%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] $33 1392%
Mercy Benefit Admin [20251] $33 1392%
First Health Contracted [320128] $36 1519%
Workers Comp [20426] $36 - $38 1519%
Multiplan Contracted [320270] $38 1603%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] $38 1603%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 N One Mile Rd, Dexter, MO 63841
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals